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Signature Aviation Joins Support Groups, Government Agencies, and Law Enforcement to Combat Human Trafficking

The aviation services company plans to use its large operational footprint to raise awareness of the pervasive crime.

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FBO operator Signature Aviation [Credit: Jonathan Welsh]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Signature Aviation is leveraging its extensive global network of private aviation terminals (FBOs) to actively combat human trafficking in and around airports.
  • The company has partnered with government agencies, including signing the U.S. DOT's pledge and joining the DHS Blue Lightning Initiative, to raise awareness and educate employees on identifying potential traffickers and victims.
  • Signature is sponsoring non-profits like Covenant House and Freedom Aviation Network to support affected youth and provide air transportation for survivors, and is collaborating with the AAAE to develop tailored training programs for business aviation.
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Signature Aviation said it has taken several steps to use its large network of FBOs and aviation services operations to help combat human trafficking and raise awareness of the illegal activity in and around airports.

The Orlando, Florida-headquartered company said it is supporting government and law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporate groups in their efforts to detect, track, and curb human trafficking. The announcement coincides with the annual increase in public awareness of private aviation that occurs as people travel to Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday in Las Vegas in personal, corporate, and charter aircraft.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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