The Air Charter Safety Foundation's ASAP Program

As co-founder of business aviation leader Jets.com, Edgar Alacan guides a company that generates more than $40 million in revenue each year. In addition to his leadership role with Jets.com, Edgar Alacan belongs to professional organizations such as the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF).

One of the largest professional organizations dedicated to the charter airline industry, ACSF focuses on improving safety standards and regulations through educational tools, legislative advocacy, and risk-management programs. Among other initiatives, ACSF and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly operate the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). 

A voluntary self-reporting program, ASAP reduces risk in the charter aviation industry by encouraging members to identify and report possible flight hazards and other safety issues. Among other concerns, ACSF encourages ASAP participants to report operational deficiencies, regulatory compliance issues, and failures to follow safety protocol. All reports are investigated by the FAA and, assuming the violations are not criminal in nature, responded to through non-punitive measures.

Participation in ASAP offers numerous benefits to charter jet operators. In addition to making the skies safer for operators and travelers alike, the program encourages intra-industry cooperation and provides operators with valuable safety guidance and data to improve service.

The Jet Card Program at Jets.com

An accomplished business aviation executive, Edgar Alacan stands out as a co-founder of Jets.com, a private jet company headquartered in New York City. Since founding Jets.com in 2008, Edgar Alacan has grown the company to include a staff of more than 50 and revenues of over $40 million annually. 

One of the leading business aviation and private jet charter companies in the United States, Jets.com gives clients the ease of private transportation coupled with peace of mind. The safety-focused company offers a wide range of private jet rentals, including access to light jets, turbo jets, and heavy jets, with no long-term commitment and a simple, all-inclusive fee structure. For additional convenience, it also offers the Jet Card program.

An excellent option for travelers who frequently rely on private jet travel, the Jet Card provides holders with a range of perks, including exclusive access to last-minute rentals and the ability to upgrade or downgrade jets without penalty. Like the hourly rates, the Jet Card covers rental time plus any fuel, taxiing, repositioning, and waiting charges. 

The prepaid card comes in 25-hour increments and never expires. To learn more, visit www.jets.com/jet-cards.