Question 1

Does Chronos Air Group hold its own air carrier certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chronos Air Group flights are operated by Hightail Air Charter LLC under FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carrier Certificate H8TA619L, issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Holding the certificate ourselves means every flight under our control operates to a single, accountable safety standard rather than the variable standards of an arms-length operator pool.

Question 2

What is ARGUS and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

ARGUS International conducts independent audits of charter operators against FAA regulations and best industry practice. Their ratings (Gold, Gold Plus, Platinum) reflect increasingly stringent operational, training, and maintenance standards. Chronos prioritises ARGUS rated operators across its sourced network and operates as an ARGUS Certified Charter Operator itself.

Question 3

What is Wyvern Wingman certification?

Accepted Answer

Wyvern is an independent aviation safety auditor. The Wingman certification covers operator safety management systems, pilot qualifications, maintenance procedures, and risk assessment protocols. Wingman status requires on-site audits and continuous compliance verification, not a one-off paperwork review.

Question 4

What is IS-BAO and how does it apply?

Accepted Answer

IS-BAO is the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations, administered by the International Business Aviation Council. It is a voluntary code of operational best practice covering safety management, training, flight operations, and maintenance. Three stages exist, each requiring progressively deeper organisational integration of safety culture.

Question 5

How does Chronos vet operators in its sourced network?

Accepted Answer

Operators must hold a current FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carrier certificate or foreign Civil Aviation Authority equivalent. Priority is given to ARGUS rated, Wyvern Wingman, and IS-BAO verified networks. Insurance limits, recent FAA incident history, pilot experience minimums, maintenance program details, and operational specifications are reviewed before any operator joins the sourced network. Approved operators are re-verified annually.

Question 6

What pilot experience minimums do you require?

Accepted Answer

Captain minimums on Chronos-controlled flights are 5,000 hours total time, 1,500 hours pilot-in-command of multi-engine turbine aircraft, and 500 hours in the specific aircraft type. First officers carry minimums appropriate to the operation. Sourced operators are verified to meet or exceed these minimums for any flight they perform under our network.

Question 7

What insurance limits apply to Chronos flights?

Accepted Answer

Minimum combined single limit liability insurance of USD 50 million per occurrence, with higher limits standard for heavy and ultra long range aircraft. Operators in our sourced network are required to carry equivalent or greater coverage. Certificates of insurance are reviewed at network onboarding and on annual renewal.

Question 8

Can passengers verify the certification of their specific flight?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Operator name, certificate number, aircraft tail registration, and applicable third-party audit ratings are provided in the charter agreement before signature. ARGUS and Wyvern certification status can be verified independently through their respective public registries. Chronos provides operator audit summaries on request for any flight in our network.

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