International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and Aviation Safety Solutions launch a new online educational offering, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Protocol Standardization (IPS) course. The new program is designed for business-aircraft operators, safety managers and auditors seeking knowledge of the IS-BAO protocols via a user-friendly, self-paced format.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) appoints veteran Leo Knaapen as head of the IBAC Industry Partner Programme. Knaapen joined IBAC following his retirement from Bombardier in December 2022, where he was chief of Industry Affairs.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announces that Capt. Claude Hurley, FRAeS, has joined IBAC as the new director of Environment and Flight Operations.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) recognizes retiring National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) chief operating officer, Steve Brown, for his exceptional contributions to the global business-aviation community, particularly for his guidance to IBAC and its direction for more than a decade.