IS-BAO

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

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

13-Jun-2023Source: IBAC

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. Andrew Karas,... Read more

Joby becomes first eVTOL OEM to adopt IS-BAO safety standard

Joby becomes first eVTOL OEM to adopt IS-BAO safety standard

23-May-2023Source: Joby Aviation

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) congratulates Joby Aviation on becoming the first advanced air mobility (AAM) company to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO™) registration, which highlights their commitment to safety. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General commented, “Joby Aviation is a leader in advanced air mobility. We congratulate them on achieving... Read more

IBAC and Unmanned Safety Institute Launch Auditor RPAS Accreditation Course

IBAC and Unmanned Safety Institute Launch Auditor RPAS Accreditation Course

8-Dec-2022Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) have opened enrollment to the new International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Training course. As part of the RPAS auditor accreditation process, qualified IS-BAO auditors wanting to expand their qualifications within the rapidly growing RPAS segment are required... Read more

Guardian Helicopters Achieves Stage 1 IS-BAO

Guardian Helicopters Achieves Stage 1 IS-BAO

6-Oct-2022Source: Guardian Helicopters

  Guardian Helicopters Inc (GHI), a leading utility FAA 135/133/137 helicopter services business in southern California, announced its operation has achieved Stage 1 registration for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).   The IS-BAO is developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its member associations and is a recommended voluntary code... Read more

IBAC Announces Women in Corporate Aviation Scholarship Recipients

IBAC Announces Women in Corporate Aviation Scholarship Recipients

7-Jun-2022Source: IBAC

  The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) participated in a virtual Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) ceremony announcing the recipients of scholarships for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) and International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) workshops. Allison Couch was awarded the IS-BAO workshop and Ameer Mustafa the IS-BAH workshop scholarship. Allison... Read more

IBAC Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) for RPAS Auditor Training

IBAC Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) for RPAS Auditor Training

5-May-2022Source: IBAC

  The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the Unmanned Safety Institute have announced plans to develop and implement the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) auditor training programme. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems are quickly becoming part of existing business aviation operations, or as completely new aviation programmes for... Read more

IBAC Announces First IS-BAO RPAS Registered Operator

IBAC Announces First IS-BAO RPAS Registered Operator

7-Feb-2022Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) confirmed its first International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) registration was achieved this month by Phoenix Air Unmanned. The RPAS IS-BAO standard option advanced into the open beta testing phase in 2021 after a thorough working group analysis that included industry representatives and... Read more

IS-BAO Programme marks 20th Anniversary with Standard revision

IS-BAO Programme marks 20th Anniversary with Standard revision

1-Nov-2021Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) conducted virtually its annual International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO™) Standards Board meeting last week, welcoming new 2022 board members, Chris Tran, Australia Business Aviation Association (ABAA), and Tariq Alsaeed, Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) and will commemorate the launch of the IS-BAO Programme... Read more

IBAC Appoints a New IS-BAO Programme Director

IBAC Appoints a New IS-BAO Programme Director

11-Oct-2021Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) have announced the selection of Andrew Karas as the new IS-BAO™ Programme Director. Andrew is replacing former director, Bennet Walsh, who recently became the safety and security director for Hawaiian Airlines. As a licensed Airline Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, and Unmanned Aircraft/Drone pilot, Andrew has over 20 years’... Read more

PJ Helicopters achieves Stage 1 IS-BAO Certification

PJ Helicopters achieves Stage 1 IS-BAO Certification

24-Aug-2021Source: PJ Helicopters

PJ Helicopters, Inc. (PJH) is pleased to announce the designation of Stage 1 IS-BAO Certification, effective August 6th, 2021. IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations), is recognized in the business aviation industry as the highest standard for safety. IS-BAO, developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its member associations, is a recommended... Read more

Philippines – INAEC achieves IS-BAO Stage 2 Certification

Philippines – INAEC achieves IS-BAO Stage 2 Certification

9-Feb-2021Source: INAEC

In January 2021, INAEC Aviation Corporation (INAEC) successfully achieved its Stage 2 Certification for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) following a rigorous audit of its aviation operations by OmniSafe International, an Australian company that specializes in safety risk management, auditing and other services for the international aviation community. INAEC remains the sole... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation achieves IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation

Abu Dhabi Aviation achieves IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation

9-Nov-2020Source: Abu Dhabi Aviation

In October 2020, Abu Dhabi Aviation achieved IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation – the highest level for safe operations awarded by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). We constantly pursue excellence , and our dedication to our customers shows in everything we do. The recognition demonstrates that ADA is among the elite aviation operators not only... Read more

IBAC Honored by Top Flight Safety Award Nomination for New IS-BAO Programme

IBAC Honored by Top Flight Safety Award Nomination for New IS-BAO Programme

29-Oct-2020Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is honored to have the new International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) FlightPlan Stage 1 Programme for small operators nominated by the Aviation International News (AIN) magazine for its first annual Top Flight Award. “We are proud to have this new program recognized for its Contribution to Safety... Read more

IBAC Welcomes New IS-BAO Operations Manager

IBAC Welcomes New IS-BAO Operations Manager

21-Feb-2019Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced today that industry veteran Katherine Hilst has joined the organization as the new Operations Manager for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Programme. Bennet Walsh, Programme Director of IS-BAO, commented, “Katherine’s credentials as a professional pilot, a safety management expert, instructor, aviation lawyer, and experienced IS-BAO... Read more

IBAC appoints IS-BAO Programme Operations Manager

IBAC appoints IS-BAO Programme Operations Manager

8-Feb-2019Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced that industry veteran Katherine Hilst has joined the organization as the new Operations Manager for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Programme. Bennet Walsh, Programme Director of IS-BAO, commented, “Katherine’s credentials as a professional pilot, a safety management expert, instructor, aviation lawyer, and experienced IS-BAO auditor... Read more

IBAC Launches Online IS-BAO™ Auditor Currency Training

IBAC Launches Online IS-BAO™ Auditor Currency Training

5-Nov-2017Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has introduced a new online currency training option for its International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) auditors. As the only voluntary, global safety standard for business aviation, IS-BAO will now offer Professional Auditor Currency Training (PACT) to meet 12-month currency qualification requirements. “We are excited to offer this... Read more

Life Flight Network Achieves IS-BAO Level 2 Accreditation

Life Flight Network Achieves IS-BAO Level 2 Accreditation

15-May-2017Source: Life Flight Network

Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, has been awarded Level 2 of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).  Level 1, earned just 15 months ago, ensured Life Flight Network’s safety infrastructure was established and activities were appropriately targeted. Achieving IS-BAO Level 2 confirms safety risks... Read more

Starspeed Achieves Stage II IS-BAO Accreditation

Starspeed Achieves Stage II IS-BAO Accreditation

21-Oct-2016Source: Starspeed

Starspeed has been accredited with Stage II of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). IS-BAO is internationally recognized and respected as the global standard in safety requirements for the business aviation operator community. It is a set of performance-based standards that uses the safety management system as its cornerstone, addressing operations, maintenance, training... Read more

Life Flight Network is first EMS operator to achieve both HAI-APS and IS-BAO Accreditation

Life Flight Network is first EMS operator to achieve both HAI-APS and IS-BAO Accreditation

2-Mar-2016Source: Life Flight Network

Today at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Conference in Louisville, KY, Life Flight Network (LFN) received recognition for earning two distinguished safety accreditations. LFN is the first air medical operator in the world to receive the HAI Accreditation Program of Safety (HAI-APS) designation for helicopter air ambulance operations. Simultaneously, LFN received International Standard for Business... Read more

ARGUS Releases 2014 SMS Audit Results Report

ARGUS Releases 2014 SMS Audit Results Report

18-Mar-2015Source: Argus

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 SMS Audit Results report. The objective of the report is to highlight those recurring deficiencies found in SMS implementation and execution. A view into the industry wide aperture helps aviation operators focus their efforts on common deficiency areas cited by auditors, and... Read more

Hillcrest Aircraft Company achieves IS-BAO Stage 1 registration

Hillcrest Aircraft Company achieves IS-BAO Stage 1 registration

4-Mar-2015Source: ARGUS

ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to announce that Hillcrest Aircraft Company has achieved IS-BAO Stage 1 registration. The IS-BAO registration is awarded by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) only to those aircraft operators who have demonstrated a commitment to establishing an effective and appropriate safety management system. “It gives our operation great pride... Read more

Hillsboro Aviation receives IS-BAO accreditation

Hillsboro Aviation receives IS-BAO accreditation

27-Feb-2014

In existence since 2002, the IS-BAO program, developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), is an internationally-recognized set of safety standards for business aviation. Last week, Hillsboro Aviation joined an elite group of operators by achieving Stage 1 IS-BAO accreditation. With 700 registrants in 35 countries, the IS-BAO program is recognized as the industry... Read more

Streamlined IS-BAO Certification under consideration

Streamlined IS-BAO Certification under consideration

4-Feb-2014Source: NBAA

For many business aviation operations, the prospect of applying for registration in the International Standard for Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO) program is an intimidating prospect. So, to counter that perception, the International Business Aviation Council (BAC) is considering streamlining the IS-BAO standard to make it more accessible to smaller flight departments, particularly for “single-plane, single-pilot”... Read more

IS-BAO and HAI-APS Auditor Training Courses start this week

IS-BAO and HAI-APS Auditor Training Courses start this week

16-Jun-2013Source: HAI

The first HAI Accreditation Program of Safety (HAI-APS) auditor training course will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the new HAI headquarters, located at 1920 Ballenger Avenue in Alexandria, Va. This no-cost course is mandatory for individuals interested in becoming HAI-APS auditors. Click here to register. The HAI-APS is built and expands upon the... Read more

HAI Launches First Auditor Class for HAI Accreditation Program

HAI Launches First Auditor Class for HAI Accreditation Program

31-May-2013Source: HAI

HAI on Thursday, May 30, announced the date and time for its first-ever auditor training class for the new HAI Accreditation Program of Safety (HAI-APS). Building on internationally accepted safety standards for business aviation, the accreditation program uses mission-specific criteria to ensure that a helicopter operator flies to a higher standard of safety, meeting not... Read more

AAG achieves IS-BAO Stage 1 certification

AAG achieves IS-BAO Stage 1 certification

30-Oct-2012Source: AAG

Associated Aircraft Group (AAG®), the Northeast’s largest premier executive Sikorsky S-76® helicopter service, is proud to announce that it has earned IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations) Stage 1 Certification, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to safety and its Safety Management System (SMS). AAG is a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United... Read more

Papillon Completes IS-BAO Registration

Papillon Completes IS-BAO Registration

22-Oct-2012Source: HAI

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is proud to announce that they have completed IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aviation Operations) registration last August and has received their certification September 1st, 2012. Papillon is now looking forward to completing HAI’s new accreditation program which has IS-BAO certification as one of its core requirements. The HAI Accreditation Program (HAI-AP) is... Read more

Heli Air achieves IS-BAO (H) registration

Heli Air achieves IS-BAO (H) registration

24-Feb-2012Source: BHA

The British Helicopter Association has announced that one of its Members, Heli Air, has achieved IS-BAO registration. This is a world first for registration under the industry’s amended safety standard that now facilitates implementation by both fixed and rotary wing operations. Whilst specialising in the operation of smaller aircraft, Heli Air operates a fleet of... Read more

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