Tavaero Jet Charter Co-Owner Marcela White Serves as Guest on Episode 1
NASHUA, NH (Oct. 1, 2024) – WYVERN, an international leader in aviation safety and risk management, is launching its new WYVERN Airways podcast series today. The WYVERN Airways podcast series is designed to elevate aviation safety with support from WYVERN team members and other aviation industry experts who are sharing their experiences and insights on a wide range of safety topics.
“Trent Corcia is our host. Trent is a former U.S. Air Force C-130 Navigator and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Rated Pilot. Trent joined WYVERN earlier this year as our vice president of operations support. We are delighted to have our dear friend and client Marcela White as our first guest for Episode 1,” commented Sonnie Bates, WYVERN chief executive officer.
Bates added: “We are excited about producing the WYVERN Airways podcast. This podcast series is one more way that we are demonstrating our commitment to adding value to our current and prospective customers. When thousands of us collectively increase our focus on safety, everyone wins.”
The first episode features White, who is a co-owner of Houston-based Tavaero Jet Charter, Corp. She has more than 35 years of aviation industry experience. White is a licensed pilot, certified cabin attendant, reliable source for media, and a panelist on safety topics for industry conferences and events.
White offers her perspectives on several important topics: implementing a safety management system, fostering and maintaining a strong safety culture, and ways to get SMS buy-in from upper management and/or owners.
Tavaero Jet Charter recently earned the WYVERN Wingman PRO designation by achieving excellence through its ongoing participation in WYVERN’s Flight Leader Program.
“WYVERN’s mission is to elevate aerospace safety worldwide, and our vision is to be the leader in global aerospace safety solutions. The WYVERN Airways podcast represents another step toward furthering our reach. Kris Stewart, Senior Manager of Safety Support, is my cohost, and she brings a wealth of aviation experience with her airline and charter background,” Corcia said.
The first episode may be accessed here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jouGzXx20U9mKL5yd5WsS
YouTube: https://youtu.be/KFPpcykSyKo
More About the WYVERN Airways Podcast Series and Marcela White
The audience for this podcast includes charter jet operators, charter helicopter operators, UAS operators, corporate flight departments, aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturers, charter brokers, MROs, FBOs, and others interested in learning about and promoting aviation safety.
White has been invited to serve as a regular guest for WYVERN Airways.
“I am honored to serve as a guest for this podcast series. I am extremely proud of every one of our Tavaero team members on the ground, in the air, and in the office who ensure the safety of all aspects of our operations. Tavaero committed to implementing a Safety Management System more than 16 years ago. We are thrilled to have earned the prestigious WYVERN Wingman PRO certification earlier this year,” White said.
A safety benchmark set above WYVERN’s flagship Wingman program, Wingman PRO is THE aviation industry’s highest safety standard. WYVERN awards a Wingman PRO certification when an established Wingman operator demonstrates effectiveness in all areas of SMS, excellence in addressing Human Factors and Organizational Safety Culture, and continuous conformity to international standards by an internal audit program.
About Tavaero Jet Charter
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Tavaero Jet Charter Corp. was founded in 1995 by Thomas A. Vaughn. Vaughn launched Tavaero with one Learjet 25 airplane and a vision of offering first-rate equipment and providing exceptional client service. He then expanded the Tavaero fleet to include a Learjet and a Westwind. Renato Venturini and Marcela White acquired Tavaero Jet Charter in 1999 and expanded the company’s services.
Tavaero specializes in providing private jet charter services and aircraft management services for owners who want to improve the return on their investment by keeping their airplanes flying. The Tavaero charter fleet includes three Hawker 800s, two Challenger 604s, a Falcon 900, a Citation III, a Citation Ultra, a Citation CJ3+, and a Learjet 60. Through its international and domestic network of strategic partners, Tavaero has access to an extensive selection of aircraft to meet its clients’ needs. The company also provides aircraft sales and acquisition services.
Tavaero has fostered a workplace culture that is committed to teamwork, safety, and superior customer service. The company employs an experienced team of pilots, cabin attendants, administrative staff, and maintenance technicians who support thousands of domestic and international flights each year.
Tavaero has earned the prestigious WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence through its ongoing participation in WYVERN’s Flight Leader Program (FLP). WYVERN is a globally recognized leader in aviation safety that provides unparalleled education, training, consulting, auditing, and safety intelligence solutions. A safety benchmark set above WYVERN’s flagship Wingman program, Wingman PRO is the aviation industry’s highest safety standard. The Wingman PRO certification validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide. See www.tavaero.com for more information.
About WYVERN
WYVERN is a globally recognized leader in aviation safety, providing unparalleled education, training, consulting, auditing, and safety intelligence solutions. With a mission to elevate aviation safety worldwide, WYVERN empowers aviation stakeholders to make informed decisions and manage risks effectively. WYVERN was founded in 1991 by a group of safety-focused professionals who created The Wingman Standard for rigorously vetting air charter operators and became the world’s first business aviation audit company. WYVERN works relentlessly every day to lead and support the highest safety standards to ensure safe air transportation and provides objective information and data to vet charter flights and operations.
As a globally recognized ISO-9001 certified service provider, WYVERN offers world-class coaching, auditing, consulting, SMS software, and ACES safety intelligence database that links safety-focused operators and brokers.
WYVERN’s diverse customer base includes Charter Jet operators, Charter Helicopter operators, UAS operators, Corporate Flight Departments, Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers, Charter Brokers, MROs, and FBOs, all of whom benefit from our comprehensive aviation safety solutions.
The WYVERN Team’s core values are Professionalism, Innovation, and Relationships.
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Media Contacts:
WYVERN Tavaero Jet Charter
Trent J. Corcia Laura Pennino
VP, Operations Support Senior PR Consultant
Trent.Corcia@wyvernltd.com lp@penninoandpartners.com
561-308-7583 713-419-1776
www.wyvernltd.com www.tavaero.com
