Air Elite Network partners with IBAC

The Air Elite Network has formed a training partnership with the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) so network members can pursue International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAH) accreditation.

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Several Air Elite members currently hold IS-BAH accreditation or are working toward the certification. With the guidance of the Air Elite Network, all members can attend workshops and take steps to becoming accredited.

IS-BAH is designed to promote the use of industry best practices through a progressive Safety Management System (SMS) for Fixed Based Operations and Business Aircraft Handling Agencies.

IS-BAH follows the long-established structure of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations Program (IS-BAO) and incorporates the NATA Safety 1st Ground Audit Program.

Conforming to these standards and recommended practices is voluntary and may be self-administered. However, an IBAC certificate to recognise the implementation/conformance to the standards is available through a third party auditing process.

“The Air Elite Network has set the bar high for its members in the area of service standards and quality since the network’s inception.”

John Rau, EVP of Aviation at World Fuel Services said: “The Air Elite Network has set the bar high for its members in the area of service standards and quality since the network’s inception. Safety is always paramount in the Aviation industry. Air Elite’s goal of bringing each member up to speed with the new IS-BAH requirements furthers the network’s commitment to quality and safety excellence.”

The Air Elite Network has 51 locations worldwide and continues to expand. The network was established in late 2011 and each FBO must meet a number of airport, facility and service quality standards in order to qualify for membership.