Introducing IS-BAO

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The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) was formally introduced and made available to the business aviation community at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibit (EBACE) in Geneva, May 2002.IS-BAO was developed by the industry for the benefit of the industry. It is a code of best practices designed to help flight departments worldwide achieve a high level of safety and professionalism.This Site provides information on the benefits of IS-BAO and how to obtain a copy.In addition, the site describes the process used to keep the standard dynamic and current with new equipment and procedures.

Flight departments interested in obtaining a Certificate of Registration will find information in the audit page regarding the process for choosing a Registrar and how to apply for a Certificate. The IS-BAO audit program commenced in the fourth quarter of 2002. Since that time a number of auditors from all corners of the world have received accreditation. IBAC has awarded Certificates of Registration to many flight departments that have successfully met the IS-BAO standard as verified by an accredited auditor.

Click here to view An Introduction to IS-BAO informational video. (26 MB .WMV)

Click here to view An Introduction to IS-BAO informational video. (42 MB .MOV)

Click here to view comments by Hugh Hardy, Senior Director of Aviation, Darden Restaurants. (6 MB .MOV)

Click here to view comments by Steve Fisher, Manager Corporate Aviation, Shell Aircraft. (23 MB .MOV)

Click here to view comments by Patrick Labeyrie, Managing Director, IBM Euroflight. (14 MB .MOV)

Click here to view comments by Dr. Assad Kotaite, President of the Council, ICAO. (20 MB .MOV)

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Click here to read Toward a Higher Standard by David Esler (6 MB PDF). Reprinted from the October 2004 issue of Business and Commercial Aviation with the permission of Business & Commercial Aviation Magazine.

Click here to read an Introduction to IS-BAO

Click here to download a PDF of the new IS-BAO Brochure

Results of a Comprehensive Business Model Study of IS-BAO Safety Code of Practice can be found here