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IBAC Welcomes MD ONBOARD to Industry Partner Programme at EBACE 2025

19 May 2025

EBACE 2025 -- The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced today that MD ONBOARD has joined its prominent Industry Partner Programme (IPP) at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

MD ONBOARD increases the distinguished group of IPP members to 22 leading global business aviation organizations working together with IBAC’s 15 Member Associations and the IBAC Secretariat to further build and strengthen the global community for business aviation.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome MD ONBOARD to the Industry Partner Programme,” said Kurt Edwards, Director General of IBAC. “Their industry insight and medical expertise are a valuable addition, and we look forward to their engagement in promoting and supporting business aviation growth, safety, and sustainability at a global level.”

Grant Jeffery, MD ONBOARD CEO, stated: “We are honoured to join IBAC's Industry Partner Programme and contribute to the advancement of the global business aviation community. We look forward to collaborating with the growing IBAC family to address the challenges and opportunities facing our industry."

Built on the infrastructure of Northwell Health, one of the top healthcare systems in the U.S., MD ONBOARD’s suite of services empowers aviation clients to make informed decisions, manage risks, and deliver exceptional care while minimizing operational disruptions.

In addition to MD ONBOARD, IBAC Industry Partners include leaders from 4Air, Bombardier, CAE, Corporate Jet Investor, Daher, Elite Wings Media, Jet Aviation, - Luxaviation, MedAire, Roland Vincent Associates (RVA), SynerJet, UAS International Trip Support, and Universal Weather & Aviation. Other esteemed business aviation operator affiliates include Dell Technologies, Dupont De Nemours, ECHO3, General Communications, Inc., Joby Aviation, KAL Aviation, Metrojet, and Starlink Aviation to round out the Industry Partner Programme.

Visit IBAC this week at EBACE in the Association Village at stand 401 to learn more about the Industry Partner Programme, IBAC’s globally recognized IS-BAO and IS-BAH safety programmes, and other key initiatives, or visit IBAC.org. Also, EBACE attendees can learn more about MD ONBOARD’s at its EBACE stand 1179.

About International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

IBAC represents the interests of business aviation worldwide. IBAC is a non-profit, international trade association with official observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN Specialized Agency for aviation matters, in Montreal, Canada. IBAC promotes and manages the industry-leading standards for best safety practices through its International Standard for Business

Aircraft Operations (IS-BAOTM); International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAHTM); Safety Management Tool Kit; SMS eLearning training; and the IBAC Crew Card. In partnership with CTX, the IBAC Carbon Credit Exchange provides the business aviation community with a reliable, easy to use resource for real-time offsetting to reduce its carbon footprint. More details at IBAC.org.

About MD ONBOARD

MD ONBOARD is a leader in aviation medical solutions, dedicated to enhancing inflight safety and healthcare for both commercial and business aviation worldwide. Specializing in remote medical support, first aid training, and regulatory compliance, MD ONBOARD provides aviation-specific medical guidance and comprehensive training to equip crew members with the information needed to manage inflight medical emergencies. With a commitment to quality and innovation, MD ONBOARD partners with airlines, aviation organizations and industry partners to improve passenger safety and crew readiness globally. For more information, visit www.mdonboard.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.

Media contacts:

Marj Rose

IBAC Communications

comms@ibag.org

Sandy Dell

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

MD ONBOARD

sandy.dell@mdonboard.com