Charter safety
Jet Partners reviews available safety information for your proposal. The licensed direct air carrier operates the flight and retains operational control.
Trip-specific review
What we review
Review records for the named carrier, aircraft, crew and itinerary. Availability and review dates vary.
Direct-carrier identity and authority
Identify the direct air carrier and its authority to operate the trip; Jet Partners arranges charter under Part 295.
Independent safety information
Check current ARGUS, WYVERN, IS-BAO or other available information for the named entity and trip.
Proposed aircraft information
Request proposed-aircraft records. The carrier remains responsible for maintenance, airworthiness, assignment and readiness.
Crew information
Request crew qualifications, training and experience. The carrier controls assignments, supervision, duty limits and mission acceptance.
Insurance evidence
Confirm limits, exclusions and trip requirements in writing. Carrier insurance and arranger liability coverage are separate.
Written roles and trip terms
Identify the carrier and Jet Partners' role before acceptance. Disclose substitutions under the written agreement and Part 295.
Review process
From request to written terms
Confirm the carrier, evidence and written terms before acceptance.
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Define the mission
Route, dates, passengers, baggage, aircraft preferences, airport constraints, and requested assistance establish what must be evaluated for the proposal.
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Identify the proposed carrier
The proposal names the direct air carrier when known and distinguishes that carrier's operational role from Jet Partners' charter arranger role.
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Review available trip-relevant information
The review may include carrier authority, third-party data, proposed aircraft and crew information, and evidence of insurance, depending on availability and the itinerary.
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Explain the result before acceptance
We can explain which records were reviewed, what remains subject to confirmation, and which safety and operational decisions belong to the direct carrier.
Authority and reports
Understand safety evidence
FAA authority, independent data, operator audits and trip reports serve different purposes. No badge replaces verification for your flight.
FAA Part 135 authorityRegulatory baseline
The FAA authorizes on-demand commercial operations through applicable Part 119 certification and Part 135 operating authority. That authority belongs to the direct carrier exercising operational control. It is not an operator rating issued to a charter arranger.
View FAA Safe Air CharterARGUS CHEQ and TripCHEQIndependent data and trip review tools
ARGUS describes CHEQ as an operator database. It describes TripCHEQ as an individual-flight qualification tool covering operating certificates, crew and aircraft qualifications, operational control, and recorded events. Current results must be tied to the proposed trip.
View ARGUSWYVERN Wingman and PASSOperator certification and trip-specific survey
WYVERN's Wingman operator program and Pilot and Aircraft Safety Survey are distinct. WYVERN states that a successful PASS is generated for a requested Wingman-compliant flight using current operator, aircraft, and pilot information.
View WYVERNIS-BAOVoluntary operating-practices standard
IBAC describes IS-BAO as a voluntary standard for business-aircraft operators, including a safety-management-system framework and staged registration. IS-BAO participation does not replace a carrier's required operating authority or a trip-specific review.
View International Business Aviation CouncilA charter arranger registry, operator rating, onsite audit, trip-level report, and voluntary operating standard describe different things. Ask which one applies and to whom. Confirm when it was checked and whether the proposed carrier, aircraft, or crew have changed.
Passenger checklist
Before you accept
These questions turn broad safety language into information tied to the flight you are considering. Jet Partners can explain available records and request additional information from the proposed carrier. Verify wire instructions.
- What is the legal name of the direct air carrier for this flight?
- Which carrier will exercise operational control?
- What aircraft and crew information is available for the proposed itinerary?
- What current third-party report, rating, registration, or audit information was reviewed?
- What insurance evidence and applicable limits are available?
- How will a carrier, aircraft, or crew substitution be disclosed before departure?
Frequently asked questions
Safety questions
Check authority, evidence, insurance and operational control.
How does Jet Partners evaluate private jet charter safety?
Is Jet Partners a Part 135 air carrier?
What does operational control mean for a charter flight?
How can I verify that a charter operator is authorized?
What do ARGUS and WYVERN checks mean?
Does IS-BAO replace FAA Part 135 authority?
Can I request operator and insurance information before booking?
Who decides whether a private charter flight can depart?
Primary sources
Regulatory and program references
Last reviewed
View sources
- 14 CFR Part 295
Charter arranger definitions, authorized direct carriers, advertising, and disclosures
- FAA Safe Air Charter
Passenger guidance on legitimate charter authority and operational control
- FAA Air Operator Search
FAA lookup for U.S. air-carrier certificate-holder information
- ARGUS CHEQ and TripCHEQ
Official description of operator data and individual-flight qualification tools
- WYVERN Elite Traveler and PASS
Official explanation of Wingman, PASS, and safety-intelligence programs
- IBAC International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations
Official description of IS-BAO purpose, SMS framework, and registration stages
Independent aviation safety programs
Use the exact label and current status. A historical rating, registry entry, or logo is not a guarantee for every flight.
