International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

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The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is a Council of business aviation associations from around the world. Governance is established through the IBAC Governing Board, with representation from each of the Member Associations. The Board meets twice per year to establish business aviation policies and priority activities for the industry. Ongoing activity of the Council is managed by an IBAC Secretariat consisting of the Director General, assisted by a staff of experienced specialty managers responsible for ICAO Liaison, Safety Standards, Regulatory Affairs and Office Management.
IBAC represents the interests of business aviation worldwide. IBAC is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) with permanent observer status with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN Specialized Agency for aviation matters. IBAC’s Secretariat is based in the ICAO headquarters building in Montreal Canada. IBAC, in coordination with Member Associations, also produces material of direct value to flight departments, such as the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), Safety Management Tool Kit, SMS eLearning training and the Aircrew Identification Card.

Latest News: •IS-BAO Newsletter for July Issued The July issue of the IS-BAO Newsletter announces many new changes upcoming to the standard management process. (updated 12 July 2010) •IBAC Standards Manger Position Staffing Kathy Perfetti, the IBAC Standards Manager has announce her intention to step down at the end of 2010. As a result, IBAC is seeking a new Manager to be effective around the end of 2010. Click to download the The Notice of Position Availability & Statement of Qualifications, and the Position Description. Persons wishing to be considered can contact the Director General at dg@ibac.org. *(updated 12 July 2010)* •IBAC and Helicopter Community Collaborate on IS-BAO for Helicopter Operators An Agreement has been signed by IBAC and members of the Helicopter Industry Associations from the US (HAI), Europe (EHA) and Great Britain (BHA) to develop a Helicopter Edition of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). A Work Group is to be named to develop the proposed new IS-BAO (HE) and work is expected to start shortly. See Press Release. (updated 15 June 2010) •IBAC Presents to the ICAO Council At the invitation of the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) IBAC completed a comprehensive briefing of the challenges and issues faced by the business aviation community. Download the Presentation *(updated 10 June 2010)*
•BASS Asia Scheduled for November 10-11 in Singapore The first of a series of Business Aviation Safety Seminars Asia (BASS-Asia) will take place in Singapore on 10-11 November (postponed from earlier announced date of 13-14 April). On 10 November a high level session will explore the business aviation safety record and priorities for addressing safety . Also included will be sessions on SMS and discussion of new regulatory oversight provisions. The Seminar will also feature presentations on safety tools; on the second day, workshops will be presented including the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). See detail at: http://flightsafety.org/aviation-safety-seminars/business-aviation-safety-seminar-asia-2010 (updated 25 February 2010)