Another Taquan Air DHC Crash in Alaska This Week

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Boilerplate safety declaration from taquanair.com:

Your Safety is Our Top Priority

Our customers experience peace of mind knowing that our pilots receive extensive training, are certified by the FAA, and, as a group, are the most experienced in Alaska.

The name Taquan, meaning “village by the sea” in the Tisimshian native language, has been synonymous with aviation in Southeast Alaska for over 40 years. This service record has given Taquan Air an advantage in attracting and maintaining strong business relationships.

Taquan maintains an exceptionally high level of professional integrity and will not compromise safety or good business practices. Management has committed the company to being the top floatplane operator in Alaska. Taquan Air’s value statement begins with a company-wide safety culture.

Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is supporting the Medallion Foundation in the implementation of this program. The FAA will jointly sign a certificate for the award of a Star after the Foundation personnel determine the operator has met the requirements of that star. Once an applicant has received all five Stars and passed a six-month audit, the applicant is eligible to be evaluated for the Medallion Shield. If that evaluation is passed successfully, the applicant will become a Medallion Foundation Shield Operator and may display the shield on their aircraft, if they so desire. Additionally, the standards of the Foundation exceed those required by government regulation in most areas. The guidelines have been enthusiastically endorsed by the FAA as well as the insurance industry and are looked upon as a positive step for the aviation industry in Alaska.