IS-BAH

THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR BUSINESS AIRCRAFT HANDLING

Launched in 2014, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) is designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of business and general aviation Ground Handling Service Providers (GHSP) on a global level.  IS-BAH is based on the implementation of industry best practices blended through a progressive Safety Management System (SMS) appropriate to the scale and nature of GHSPs, including Fixed Based Operations (FBO) and Business Aircraft Handling Agencies (BAHA).

As a voluntary programme, IS-BAH is the first industry standard to bring the SMS concept to ground handling and will enable handlers to meet ICAO SMS requirements. IS-BAH follows the structure of the IS-BAO Programme and is the global industry standard for handlers and operators around the world to meet the coming SMS requirements from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

SAFETY IS AN INVESTMENT NOT A COST

The IS-BAH provides an organized programme for those that truly value safe operations. As an industry recognized standard worldwide, IS-BAH provides a guiding reference point with a common goal for all to follow.

An IS-BAH-registered Ground Handling Service Provider gains independently verified recognition by accredited auditors for having a thorough safety management development process that meets and exceeds the minimum safety requirements.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

IS-BAH supplies the baseline requirements for the GHSP operations. Then IS-BAH challenges them to review their current systems, programmes, and procedures, upgrading them, where needed, to a higher standard and implementing IS-BAH through to registration (Stages 1, 2, and with the option to advance to Stage 3). By adopting and implementing IS-BAH, handlers provide consistent environment and experience to their customers and instill accountability throughout their operation that is based on best safety practices.

IS-BAH STAGES

Stage 1 - confirms that the SMS infrastructure is established and that safety management activities are appropriately targeted

Stage 2 - ensures that safety risks are being effectively managed

Stage 3 - verifies that safety management activities are fully integrated into the operator’s business and that a positive safety culture is being sustained