IBAC News

•IS-BAO Newsletter for July Issued
The July issue of the IS-BAO Newsletter announces many new changes upcoming to the standard management process.
(updated 12 July 2010)

•IBAC Standards Manger Position Staffing
Kathy Perfetti, the IBAC Standards Manager has announce her intention to step down at the end of 2010. As a result, IBAC is seeking a new Manager to be effective around the end of 2010. Click to download the The Notice of Position Availability & Statement of Qualifications, and Position Description. Persons wishing to be considered can contact the Director General at dg@ibac.org.
(updated 12 July 2010)

•IBAC and Helicopter Community Collaborate on IS-BAO for Helicopter Operators
An Agreement has been signed by IBAC and members of the Helicopter Industry Associations from the US (HAI), Europe (EHA) and Great Britain (BHA) to develop a Helicopter Edition of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). A Work Group is to be named to develop the proposed new IS-BAO (HE) and work is expected to start shortly. See Press Release.
(updated 15 June 2010)

•IBAC Presents to the ICAO Council
At the invitation of the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) IBAC completed a comprehensive briefing of the challenges and issues faced by the business aviation community. Download the Presentation
(updated 10 June 2010)

•BASS Asia Scheduled for November 10-11 in Singapore
The first of a series of Business Aviation Safety Seminars Asia (BASS-Asia) will take place in Singapore on 10-11 November (postponed from earlier announced date of 13-14 April). On 10 November a high level session will explore the business aviation safety record and priorities for addressing safety . Also included will be sessions on SMS and discussion of new regulatory oversight provisions. The Seminar will also feature presentations on safety tools; on the second day, workshops will be presented including the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). See detail at:
http://flightsafety.org/aviation-safety-seminars/business-aviation-safety-seminar-asia-2010
(updated 25 February 2010)


•IS-BAO Certificates of Registrations Issued to Over 200 Operators
The number of operators gaining an IS-BAO Certificate of Registration signifying successful implementation of the industry’s gold safety standard is now over 200 and growing quickly.
Download the Press Release
(updated 18 December 2009)

•Copenhagen 2009 - Business Aviation Associations issue Statement on Climate Change
IBAC and Member Associations, along with business aviation manufacturers have released a comprehensive Statement on Climate Change in support of an ICAO appeal for an aviation sectoral approach in a post-Kyoto Agreement on GHG emissions.
Download the Business Aviation Statement on Climate Change
Download the IBAC Press Release
(updated 30 November 2009)

•IS-BAO Receives European Standards Recognition
The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) has gained recognition from the European Committee for Standardization, making it easier for operators to demonstrate adherence to upcoming EASA rules in Europe. The Standard is increasingly being accepted in every corner of the world as the gold standard for safety of business aviation operations.
Download the Press Release.
(updated 25 August 2009)

•Guidelines for Operators on European Union ETS Monitoring Plans
Guidelines have been developed to assist non-EU based operators of aircraft that fly into Europe and are considered to be a Small Emitter. The EC directive requires operators to submit Monitoring Plans to administering States either at the end of August 2009 or as indicated in the Guidelines for those States that have delayed the reporting date. The Guidelines will help determine applicability and required actions.
Download: Guidelines
Download: Reporting Form Template
(updated 24 August 2009)

•IBAC Bulletin
Download IBAC Bulletin 09-03 concerning the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
(updated 24 July 2009)

•Perception vs Reality: The Economic Contribution of Business Aviation
Presentation delivered by EBAA President and CEO Brian Humphries at the 2009 IBAC International Dinner. IBAC-ICAO Economic Value - May 2009 (Power Point)
(updated 18 June 2009)

•IBAC Bulletin
The European Commission has early requirements for operators to submit plans for the new ETS regulatory provisions. Click here to download IBAC Bulletin 09-1.
(updated 21 April 2009)

•EASA Publishes NPA on New Operations Rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) for the proposed new regulations covering the operation of aircraft. A summary of the new rule structure and contents is available here from IBAC.
(updated 23 February 2009)

•SMS Assistance Now Available to Operators
IBAC and Member Associations have received many requests from operators for more guidance on implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS). SMS, a long standing feature of business aviation industry best practices, is increasingly becoming a regulatory requirement and may be new to operators that have not implemented the IS-BAO standard. ICAO requires commercial operators to have SMS this year and large and turbo-jet non-commercial operators will need it in November 2010. Two new programs are now available;

1. SMS Tool Kit – a comprehensive set of guidance materials that will assist flight departments with implementation. To obtain more information on the program and how to obtain it click here.

2. SMS eLearning – a training program to familiarize flight department staff that have a need to understand the SMS concept, including flight crew, maintenance personnel and operations support staff. Click here for information and how to sign-up.
(updated 26 January 2009)

•IBAC Bulletin 08-2
New Air Traffic Services Outside Controlled Airspace - U.K. - as from 12 March 2009 Download here.
(updated 26 November 2008)

•Business Aviation Focuses on Navigation Errors
IBAC and its Member Associations have implemented a Gross Navigation Error (GNE) Task Force to assess reasons for navigation errors being made on oceanic routes. The Task Force is requesting crews that have experienced navigation errors or large height deviations to share their lessons learned. Click here to fill in a confidential questionnaire.
(updated 21 October 2008)