Jun 18, 2026 · Aviation
Aviation division certified under FAA Part 135
Ameristar Aviation received its air carrier certificate and now flies all crew changes and medevac cover in-house rather than by charter.
The FAA issued Ameristar's Part 135 air carrier certificate in June, three months after incorporation. The division flies crew change, freight and medevac cover across the onshore districts and the Gulf.
Flying in-house rather than chartering means the aviation risk sits with the company that carries the drilling risk. The same stop-work authority applies: any pilot or passenger can refuse a sector without explanation.
A gap assessment against the IOGP aviation management standard has been completed. Closure actions are in progress and the standard is not claimed as met.