IBAC Expands Industry Partner Programme Globally – Welcomes Three New Partners at NBAA-BACE 2023

New Industry Partners - 4AIR, Daher, and Metrojet
Renewing Operators – Dupont and GCI Communications

NBAA-BACE 2023 – Las Vegas -- The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) continues to expand its Industry Partner membership, announcing new programme leaders this week at the annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas. New IBAC Industry Partner companies include 4AIR, Daher, and Metrojet. Renewing business aviation operators are DuPont De Nemours, Inc., and GCI Communications Corp.

IBAC and Aviation Safety Solutions Join Forces to Deliver New Training Course on IS-BAO Protocol Standardization

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and Aviation Safety Solutions, have launched a new online educational offering, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Protocol Standardization (IPS) course. The new programme is designed for business aircraft operators, safety managers, and auditors seeking knowledge of the IS-BAO protocols via a user-friendly, self-paced format.

IBAC Announces IS-BAH Standards Board for 2023/2024

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) recently conducted its annual International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) Standards Board meeting prior to EBACE last month. IBAC welcomes Lou Sorrentino, CEO, AVMASSI as the new IS-BAH Standards Board Chair and two new members for 2023-2024, and thanks returning board members for their continued service. New members include Phil Bartle, Signature Flight Support, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Jennifer Van Winkle, Sundt Air, Norway.

IBAC Launches New Crew Card – Adds ID90 Travel Perks

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has introduced its new Crew Card with security enhancements and recently partnered with ID90 Travel to provide special member benefits to card holders.

Women in Corporate Aviation Spring Scholarship Applications for IS-BAO and IS-BAH Workshops Due April 15th!

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced the offering of four Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) scholarships in 2023 for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) and International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) workshops. The submission period for the two spring awards is ending on 15 April 2023. Applicants can apply at the Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) website with a membership login. Two more IS-BAO and IS-BAH workshop scholarships will also be offered by WCA in the fall with application details to follow on their website.

IBAC Partners with ICAO in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

Joins the ICAO ACT-SAF Programme (Assistance, Capacity-building, and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels)

IBAC is proud to partner with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in their Assistance, Capacity-building, and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels initiative (ICAO ACT-SAF).

IBAC Mourns the Loss of Australian Business Aviation Advocate David C. Bell OAM

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) joins the global business aviation community in grieving for the loss of David C. Bell. The former Chief Executive Officer for the Australia Business Aviation Association for nearly 20 years, David spent a lifetime in aviation and touched many lives with his kindness, sense of humor, and knowledge of the industry.