Subject: Definition of Business Aviation

Original Policy: 1983

Revised: October 15, 1999

Revised: June 20, 2002

Background

IBAC originally adopted a definition for business aviation in 1983. The definition was amended later at IBAC Governing Board at its 23rd meeting , and further amended in Vancouver in 1995. A policy (40-6) for the definition of Business aviation was established subsequent to that Governing Board meeting.

In 1998, the Governing Board at its 28th meeting agreed to change the definition to that prescribed hereunder.

Policy

Definition of Business Aviation:

‘That sector of aviation which concerns the operation or use of aircraft by companies for the carriage of passengers or goods as an aid to the conduct of their business, flown for purposes generally considered not for public hire and piloted by individuals having, at the minimum, a valid commercial pilot license with an instrument rating.‘

Sub-Divisions of the Definition

Subsequent to the adoption of the above definition, the Governing Board recognized that, from time to time, this definition for Business Aviation will not suit the specific requirements of a particular issue being considered, and that a breakdown of segments within the business aviation community would be advantageous. An example is safety regulation where private and commercial delineation may be beneficial to business aviation.

IBAC therefore established three sub-divisions (See Appendix A) for the segments that collectively make up business aviation. IBAC does not actively promote these sub-divisions of the definition, but they may be made available to regulatory authorities and others for specific requirements, providing that the complete definition of business aviation is also made available.

The IBAC Discussion Papers that resulted in approval of these definitions can be obtained from the IBAC Website in the Policy Development File.

Source of Policy:

1. Governing Board Minutes, page 8, Dallas, October 7-8, 1983.

2. Governing Board Minutes, page 10, Vancouver, August 11, 1995

3. Governing Board / 28, Las Vegas, October, 1998.

4. Governing Board / 30, Atlanta, Oct 15, 1999

5. Governing Board / 32 Discussion, New Orleans, Oct, 2000

6. Governing Board / 33 Item 13 documentation, Geneva, 21 April, 2001

7. Governing Board / 35 Item 13 Minutes, Montreal 20 June, 2002

Appendix A – Definition Sub-divisions

Sub-division 1 Business Aviation – Commercial

The commercial operation or use of aircraft by companies for the carriage of passenger or goods as an aid to the conduct of their business and the availability of the aircraft for whole aircraft charter, flown by a professional pilot(s) employed to fly the aircraft.

Sub-Division 2 Business Aviation – Corporate

The non-commercial operation or use of aircraft by a company for the carriage of passengers or goods as an aid to the conduct of company business, flown by a professional pilot(s) employed to fly the aircraft.

Sub-Division 3 Business Aviation – Owner Operated

The non-commercial operation or use of aircraft by an individual for the carriage of passengers or goods as an aid to the conduct of his/her business,