Safety at ASM Air
Safety leads at ASM Air. Certification, crew standards and airworthiness come before everything else. This page sets out the approvals ASM Air holds and how safety is managed day to day.
Regulatory approvals
- UAE GCAA Air Operator Certificate AT-0060. Aviation Services Management LLC, trading as ASM Air, holds this certificate. ASM Air operates within its approved operations specifications, subject to continued regulatory compliance.
- EASA Third Country Operator authorisation EASA.TCO.ARE-0021.01. Issued on 3 November 2023. It addresses the safety requirements for commercial air transport within its applicable scope. Individual operating permits and traffic rights remain separate requirements.
- GCAA CAMO approval CAMO/0011/23. The approval schedule issued on 2 July 2026 lists Bombardier CL600-2B16 and includes airworthiness review authorisation.
Who is accountable
Many companies arrange private flights. Fewer hold the certificate that permits them to operate the aircraft. ASM Air does. Our name is on the operator certificate. Our team employs and trains the crew. Our CAMO carries the airworthiness responsibility. Our operations desk dispatches every flight.
When something needs deciding at 2am, the decision sits with the same organisation that holds the certificate.
Crew standards
Crew standards decide safety outcomes. Every crew member goes through background checks, licence verification and experience reviews before joining an aircraft. Crews follow recurrent simulator training and emergency drills. Licences, medicals and certifications are monitored to support timely renewals. Crew operate under GCAA oversight. Read more about crew management.
Airworthiness discipline
ASM Air’s in-house CAMO plans maintenance, tracks airworthiness directives and service bulletins, and keeps technical records. Physical maintenance and release to service are carried out by appropriately approved organisations. Read more about CAMO services.
Flight watch
Every ASM Air flight is monitored from departure to arrival, 24/7. Flight planning, permits, handling and fuel are coordinated for each leg. Read more about trip support.
Safety FAQs
Does ASM Air hold an Air Operator Certificate?
Yes. Aviation Services Management LLC, trading as ASM Air, holds UAE GCAA Air Operator Certificate AT-0060 and operates within its approved operations specifications, subject to continued regulatory compliance.
What does the EASA TCO authorisation cover?
EASA Third Country Operator authorisation EASA.TCO.ARE-0021.01 was issued on 3 November 2023. It addresses the safety requirements for commercial air transport within its applicable scope. Individual operating permits and traffic rights remain separate requirements.
Who is responsible for the airworthiness of ASM Air aircraft?
ASM Air’s CAMO carries the airworthiness responsibility for the aircraft within its approved scope. GCAA CAMO approval CAMO/0011/23 applies.
How does ASM Air select its crew?
Crew go through background checks, licence verification and experience reviews. They then follow recurrent training, emergency drills and regular evaluations.
Speak to ASM Air
Questions about our approvals, operations or aircraft management? Contact ASM Air. You can also read about ASM Air and our editorial standards.
