PROVINCIA DE PANAMA, Panama (January 10, 2025) — Signature Aviation’s private aviation terminal at PTY (Panama City, Panama) has earned the prestigious WYVERN Wingman FBO designation following a successful audit recently conducted by WYVERN. This certification sets a safety benchmark, enabling air charter operators to select FBOs that meet rigorous standards confidently and providing them with a validated distinction of excellence within the industry.
Brad Williams, Signature Aviation’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “At Signature, we’re committed to making every second exceptional for our guests, and this award speaks to our dedication to providing the highest levels of safety and service. We are proud of our PTY location for delivering safety and excellence and being the first in our network, and the second in the world, to achieve the WYVERN Wingman FBO designation.”
WYVERN Wingman FBOs are evaluated using the Wingman Standard criteria, with a significant focus on the Safety Management System (SMS). This evaluation also includes an assessment of operational activities, a review of the company’s operational history and safety records, an internal evaluation program, and technical documentation.
“We proudly announce that Signature Aviation’s PTY location has become the first FBO in the Americas to achieve Wingman FBO certification. This designation validates their effective safety management system, ground operations, and excellence in aircraft handling. Aviation organizations that attain Wingman FBO certification distinguish themselves by demonstrating compliance with industry best practices and allowing WYVERN to monitor their safety-related information continuously,” says Andy Day, Senior Vice President, Operations.
About Signature Aviation
Signature Aviation is the world’s preeminent aviation hospitality company, offering exceptional experiences and essential support services to business and private aviation guests. The company’s large-scale infrastructure footprint enables travel, fosters human connection, and is a critical global economic driver. Signature operates an industry-leading network of private aviation terminals, with over 200 locations covering key destinations in 27 countries across five continents, and is the largest distributor of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in business aviation. The company also offers over 16 million square feet of carbon neutral multiuse office and hangar real estate globally, providing unique network-wide benefits and advantages to guests who base their aircraft at a Signature location.
For more information, please visit www.signatureaviation.com.
About WYVERN
WYVERN is a globally recognized leader in aerospace safety, providing unparalleled education, training, consulting, auditing, and safety intelligence solutions. With a mission to protect lives by inspiring excellence in aerospace safety, 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 aerospace organizations 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, private air transportation.
As a globally recognized ISO-9001 certified service provider, WYVERN offers world-class coaching, auditing, consulting, SMS software, and an 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.
Our Mission is to protect lives by inspiring excellence in aerospace safety.
Our Vision is for every aerospace organization to have a healthy safety culture.
Our Values are Professionalism, Innovation, and Relationships.
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