Is SkyAccess the aircraft operator?

No. SkyAccess is a marketplace that connects travelers with certified charter operators. SkyAccess is not the aircraft operator and does not operate flights.

What does a certified operator mean on SkyAccess?

A certified operator holds a valid air carrier certificate issued by its national aviation regulator — FAA Part 135 in the United States, an EASA Air Operator Certificate in the EU, a UK CAA Air Operator Certificate in the UK, Transport Canada Subpart 703/704 authority in Canada, a GCAA Air Operator Certificate in the UAE, and ICAO Annex 6 equivalents elsewhere.

Does SkyAccess require operators to hold ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings?

SkyAccess prioritizes operators with ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO ratings, but does not require them. SkyAccess vets operators against ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO standards but does not run its own safety program.

What are ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO?

They are independent, third-party aviation safety standards. ARGUS International and Wyvern audit charter operators' safety management systems, maintenance practices, and crew records; IS-BAO is a voluntary international standard for business aircraft operations.

How many operators are on SkyAccess?

SkyAccess lists 900+ certified charter operators globally.

How SkyAccess Verifies Operators

SkyAccess is a marketplace that connects travelers with 900+ certified charter operators globally. Every operator listed holds a valid air carrier certificate in its jurisdiction, and SkyAccess prioritizes operators that also hold independent ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO safety ratings. SkyAccess is not the aircraft operator and does not operate flights.

What a certified operator means, by jurisdiction

Commercial charter operators are certified by the civil aviation authority of the country they operate in. The certificate is issued and enforced by that regulator — not by SkyAccess.

United States

FAA Part 135

The US federal air carrier certificate that governs on-demand commercial charter operations.

European Union

EASA Air Operator Certificate

The Air Operator Certificate issued under European Union Aviation Safety Agency rules for commercial air transport.

United Kingdom

CAA Air Operator Certificate

The Air Operator Certificate issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Canada

Transport Canada Subpart 703 / 704

Canada's air taxi (703) and commuter (704) commercial air operating certificates.

United Arab Emirates

GCAA Air Operator Certificate

The Air Operator Certificate issued by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.

International

ICAO Annex 6

The International Civil Aviation Organization standard for aircraft operations that national certificates implement.

How SkyAccess verifies operators

Before an operator's flights are listed, SkyAccess confirms the operator holds a valid air carrier certificate in its jurisdiction (see above). SkyAccess vets operators against ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO standards but does not run its own safety program — the certification and independent audits are issued by civil aviation regulators and third-party auditors, not by SkyAccess.

Independent safety ratings we prioritize

SkyAccess prioritizes operators with ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO ratings, but does not require them. These are independent, third-party programs — SkyAccess vets operators against their standards but does not run its own safety program.

ARGUS International

Independent operator safety auditor. ARGUS Gold, Gold Plus, and Platinum ratings reflect progressively deeper reviews of an operator's safety systems.

Wyvern

Independent safety auditor. Wyvern Registered, PASS, and Wingman standards assess crew, maintenance, and operational risk controls.

IS-BAO

The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations — a voluntary industry code of best practice built around a safety management system.

Official regulator references

The authorities below publish the rules that certify charter operators. SkyAccess is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of these regulators; the links are provided for reference only.

Frequently asked questions

Is SkyAccess the aircraft operator?: No. SkyAccess is a marketplace that connects travelers with certified charter operators. SkyAccess is not the aircraft operator and does not operate flights.
What does a certified operator mean on SkyAccess?: A certified operator holds a valid air carrier certificate issued by its national aviation regulator — FAA Part 135 in the United States, an EASA Air Operator Certificate in the EU, a UK CAA Air Operator Certificate in the UK, Transport Canada Subpart 703/704 authority in Canada, a GCAA Air Operator Certificate in the UAE, and ICAO Annex 6 equivalents elsewhere.
Does SkyAccess require operators to hold ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings?: SkyAccess prioritizes operators with ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO ratings, but does not require them. SkyAccess vets operators against ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO standards but does not run its own safety program.
What are ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO?: They are independent, third-party aviation safety standards. ARGUS International and Wyvern audit charter operators' safety management systems, maintenance practices, and crew records; IS-BAO is a voluntary international standard for business aircraft operations.
How many operators are on SkyAccess?: SkyAccess lists 900+ certified charter operators globally.

See the full vetting process

Read a step-by-step breakdown of how SkyAccess vets operators, or browse live empty-leg flights from certified carriers.

How SkyAccess Vets Operators View Empty Leg Flights