TrustFlight announced it has acquired Baines Simmons, Kenyon Emergency Services, and Redline Assured Security from Wheels Up. The acquisition positions TrustFlight as the industry’s only integrated partner combining training and regulatory expertise, aviation security and quality assurance, and full-spectrum critical-incident support services within one group. The combined organisation will serve approximately 1,600 aviation organisations worldwide, giving airports, operators, MROs, OEMs, and regulators a single partner for end-to-end safety coverage.
“Safety in aviation is a lifecycle, not a point solution or set of vendors,” said Karl Steeves, CEO of TrustFlight. “By bringing together the strengths of these three companies with TrustFlight’s software and data platform, we’re building an operating system for safety that helps anticipate risks earlier, prove compliance continuously, and recover faster when events occur. We’re excited about the capabilities these companies bring to TrustFlight.”
In an era of rapid regulatory change, emerging threats, and heightened public scrutiny, operators are demanding continuous safety readiness that integrates training, security, compliance, and incident response into a single, unified solution. By combining Baines Simmons, Kenyon Emergency Services, and Baines Simmons with TrustFlight’s software expertise, operators can replace fragmented toolsets with a cohesive, end-to-end model that lowers risk, reduces the cost and effort of compliance, shortens audit cycles, and strengthens resilience.
The acquired businesses will retain their existing management teams, brands, engineering expertise, and sales capabilities, with no immediate operational changes. Existing contracts and points of contact will remain unchanged, with access to a broader portfolio coordinated through TrustFlight.
“Customers tell us compliance shouldn’t be a reactive, last-minute exercise,” said Richard Steeves, Chairman of TrustFlight. “This combination gives every segment of aviation a single, integrated partner that makes safety proactive and continuous, with one accountable pathway across prevention, assurance and recovery. We are delighted to welcome these trusted teams and to offer the market a clear, integrated choice in safety.”
TrustFlight, founded in 2017, is a global technology innovator dedicated to accelerating digital transformation in aerospace and aviation. Serving over 200,000 active users worldwide across 450+ customers, TrustFlight provides leading-edge software and services to every segment of aviation including airports, operators, MROs, regulators, and more.
Baines Simmons, founded in 2001, is a specialised provider of training in aviation regulations, risk, compliance, and safety management to 800 civil and defence organisations around the world. Baines Simmons offers a broad portfolio of aviation safety training, focusing on effecting positive change in both individuals and organisations through its proprietary systems. Baines Simmons also offers consultancy and managed services to assist aerospace entities at all levels of maturity to achieve compliance and improve safety performance standards.
Kenyon Emergency Services, founded in 1906, is the world’s oldest and most experienced emergency preparedness and response firm with direct response to hundreds of incidents worldwide. As an essential safety net, Kenyon supports individuals and organisations through their most challenging moments, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care at every stage. Kenyon Emergency Services offers critical incident support services to over 300 customers globally.
Redline Assured Security is a provider of integrated aviation security software, Threat Image Recognition Training (TIRT) for front-of-line airport staff, Quality Assurance through live Covert Testing (CT), and ongoing e-Learning modules offering refresher training to aviation security professionals around the globe. With 100+ active customers, Redline Assured Security is well positioned for growth through its best-in-class service offerings and competitive product portfolio.
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