Vancouver, CA [December 10, 2024]—TrustFlight Ltd. (TrustFlight), a technology innovator focused on the digitization of the aviation industry, today announced that North Star Companies, a premier aviation service provider based in Minnesota, has selected TrustFlight’s Safety Management, Quality Management, and Risk Management platform, Centrik 5, for real-time operational management of their flight training, FBO, and aircraft maintenance services.

North Star Companies, the trusted flight training provider for the distinguished aviation degree programs at Minnesota State University Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota; Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio; and Ozark Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri, is adopting the cutting-edge Centrik 5 suite. This state-of-the-art platform will enhance oversight and streamline processes across its operations, replacing existing safety management, risk management, and document control processes. By consolidating these critical functions into a single, integrated platform, Centrik 5 will empower North Star Companies to deliver even greater efficiency and excellence in support of its academic partnerships and flight training programs.

“TrustFlight’s Centrik 5 extends far beyond safety and risk controls,” said Bryan Combs, Director of Safety at North Star Companies. “It delivers true value through its comprehensive operational management capabilities within a single, forward-thinking aviation safety platform. We look forward to working with TrustFlight to achieve operational excellence across our entire organization.”

Centrik 5’s full suite of modules including Safety, Compliance (Quality), Risk, Training, Workflows, and Regulations will allow North Star Companies to identify trends, manage risks, and implement corrective actions quickly and effectively. By integrating FDM/FOQA events with safety reports and enabling root cause analysis, North Star Companies is now equipped to efficiently streamline and prioritize risks. This enhanced functionality provides a more focused and effective approach to safety and risk management.

“Centrik is known across the entire aviation and aerospace industry as a leading quality and safety management system, and we are keen to showcase how it can provide value to every operational profile, including training organizations, as they work towards a unified approach to safety management,” said Karl Steeves, CEO of TrustFlight. “We look forward to working with North Star Companies.”

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About TrustFlight

TrustFlight is a digital technology innovator that specialises in the aerospace and aviation domain. The company’s best-in-class solutions and services provide an added layer of safety, efficiency, and insight to everyone involved in the operation and maintenance of aircraft. With over 80,000 active users, TrustFlight’s industry-leading suite of solutions include an Electronic Logbook (ELB), Safety and Quality Management System (SMS/QMS), Reliability Analytics software, the innovative MEL Manager, and aviation Technical Services for continuing airworthiness. Originally founded by two commercial pilots, TrustFlight has grown to become a global firm supporting a wide variety of airlines, airports, regulators, maintenance providers, and business aviation operators around the world. To learn more, visit www.trustflight.com and follow @TrustFlight on LinkedIn and X.

About North Star Companies

North Star Companies, headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota, is a leading aviation service provider offering a full range of services, including flight training, aircraft maintenance and repair, and Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) support. As the trusted flight training partner for Minnesota State University Mankato, Bowling Green State University, and Ozark Technical Community College, North Star Companies powers two- and four-year aviation degree programs with exceptional instruction, state-of-the-art aircraft, and cutting-edge simulators. Their comprehensive maintenance and repair services cover avionics, aircraft parts, and piston and jet engine aircraft, ensuring safety and reliability for all operations. Additionally, their FBO services include corporate flight support, aircraft management, and a fully stocked pilot shop. North Star Companies also operates FAA-authorized PSI Test Centers to facilitate pilot certification. Learn more at www.flymankato.com.