NetJets Aviation

NetJets maintains a strong and highly recognized safety record within the private aviation industry.

• Recent safety record and any notable incidents (or lack thereof): NetJets has an exceptional safety record. Historically, documented incidents include a fatal Learjet 23 crash in 1970 due to controlled flight into terrain, a Cessna Citation VII landing gear collapse during a training flight in 1999 attributed to inadequate design, and a Cessna Citation Ultra running off a runway in 2002. More recently, in January 2025, an incident involved a NetJets aircraft whose pilots experienced a "definite pilot deviation" due to difficulty following air traffic control instructions. Despite these isolated events, the company consistently emphasizes its proactive investment in safety, training, and maintenance to mitigate risks.

• Regulatory certifications: NetJets holds the highest safety designations in private aviation, including the ARGUS Platinum rating (since 2011) and IS-BAO Stage III certification (since 2015). NetJets Europe is listed on the IOSA registry, having successfully completed the IATA Operational Safety Audit. Crucially, NetJets is the first and only private aviation company to achieve the highest level of the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) initiative. Furthermore, NetJets is the first Part 135 carrier to be accepted into the FAA's data-driven Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) for pilot training, which surpasses standard FAA requirements.

• Fleet age and maintenance reputation: NetJets boasts one of the youngest fleets in private aviation. As of February 2025, its global fleet of over 1,007 aircraft has an average age of 8.23 years, with more than 40% of its fractional fleet being less than five years old. The company is known for its stringent maintenance reputation, conducting inspections and maintenance well beyond federal airworthy definitions through a network of global technicians and exclusive Service Hubs.

• Overall safety assessment based on available data: NetJets is widely regarded as setting the "gold standard in private aviation safety." This assessment is supported by its rigorous pilot training programs that exceed FAA mandates, adherence to strict maintenance protocols, and the attainment of the highest independent safety certifications (ARGUS Platinum, IS-BAO Stage III, FAA SMS Level IV).

• Any safety awards or recognitions: NetJets has consistently received the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for its unwavering commitment to flight safety and maintenance training over many consecutive years. The company has also been recognized with FSF Professionalism Awards for exemplary pilot performance during challenging incidents.