FARGO JET CENTER LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH POLARIS AERO VOCUS

January 12, 2026 (Fargo, ND) | Fargo Jet Center is excited to announce the implementation of Polaris Aero’s VOCUS Safety Management System (SMS) platform, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to operational excellence and safety leadership.

The VOCUS platform will serve as the cornerstone of Fargo Jet Center’s enterprise-wide SMS program, enabling seamless integration of safety policies, risk management tools, and assurance processes across operations including charter services, FBO, and Part 145 maintenance. Implementation will focus on the four pillars of safety management: safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.

By leveraging VOCUS’s advanced capabilities, including FlightRisk analytics, audit management, and AI-driven reporting, Fargo Jet Center will streamline compliance efforts while fostering a robust safety culture. It also prepares the organization for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) expanded SMS mandate under 14 CFR Part 5, that requires operators to adopt a formal, organization-wide approach to managing safety risk.

“Implementing VOCUS is a critical step toward achieving FAA Part 5 standards and demonstrates our readiness to meet these requirements well ahead of the May 2027 compliance deadline,” said Rodger Schmidt, Director of Training and Safety. “It is also a clear demonstration of our dedication to ensuring the highest levels of safety for our team members and customers.”

About Fargo Jet Center and associated companies: Fargo Jet Center (FJC), headquartered in Fargo, ND (KFAR), and subsidiary Premier Jet Center (PJC), based in Minneapolis, MN (KFCM), are recognized leaders in the provision of aviation services and have been ranked among the top aviation service companies in the world. Both facilities offer a full-service FBO including refueling and ground support, maintenance, avionics, and special mission completions, aircraft charter and management, and upholstery and paint services. Additionally, FJC offers flight training and has U.S. Customs on-site, and PJC serves as the base for the company’s aircraft sales division, Exclusive Aircraft Sales. Learn more at www.fargojet.com

About Polaris Aero: Polaris Aero is an aviation software company specializing in risk analysis and safety management systems (SMS). Through the firm’s VOCUS Safety Intelligence platform, users have centralized access to all Polaris Aero applications, including FlightRisk, GroundRisk, and VOCUS SMS, as well as integrations to scheduling, flight planning, FOQA/FDM, and fatigue risk management. By transforming data into actionable insights, Polaris Aero helps aviation professionals learn valuable lessons before an incident occurs. VOCUS helps to achieve and maintain the highest level of organizational safety, while improving operational effectiveness and meeting international requirements. For more information, or to request a software demonstration, visit www.polarisaero.com/

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