Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/05/2010 -- Sky Limo Corporation, a full service aviation company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, recently received a Platinum Rating by ARGUS International, Inc., the industry leading audit firm that specializes in aviation safety, data and market research services. The prestigious platinum rating is ARGUS’ highest level of safety ratings, awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.

“Safety is Sky Limo’s primary responsibility. Receiving this Platinum Rating shows Sky Limo’s commitment to and achievement of maintaining stringent safety standards for our passengers and crew,” says Tom Conlan, President of Sky Limo. “This is not only a significant milestone for Sky Limo but it also demonstrates our continued dedication to promoting safety,” adds Conlan. Additionally, Sky Limo Air Charter is also proud to announce that they are one of a few distinguished operators that carry both an ARGUS Platinum rating and IS-BAO registration.

Earlier this year, ARGUS announced the inclusion of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) audit within the overall ARGUS audit standard. The IS-BAO is a “code of best practices” designed to help flight departments worldwide achieve a high level of safety and professionalism. The combination of both audits significantly advances the global effort to achieve a single audit standard for business aircraft operators. As of December 17, 2009, only 75 charter operators have received a “Platinum” rating through ARGUS of the 2,400 worldwide charter operators.

About ARGUS
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is the industry leader in providing specialized aviation services to companies that manufacture, finance, operate, maintain, and market commercial and business aircraft, as well as providing products and services to end-user consumers worldwide. ARGUS is the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. Founded in 1995, key ARGUS services include Charter Evaluation & Qualification (CHEQ) and CHEQPoint, PRISM (Professional Resources in System Management), TRAQPak market intelligence data service, aircraft operating cost reports, market research, and aviation and travel consulting. ARGU is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, with additional offices in Doylestown, PA, Denver, CO, Columbus, OH, and Houston, TX. For more information, please visit http://www.aviationresearch.com

About Sky Limo
Sky Limo Corporation is a full service aviation company that has been providing air charter service, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and whole and fractional aircraft sales since 1998. Headquartered at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), in Florida, Sky Limo also has offices in Orlando (ORL), Sarasota (SRQ), St. Petersburg/Tampa (PIE) and Stuart (SUA).

The charter department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with a call out for a