IBAC Acknowledges IS-BAO, IS-BAH Achievements at LABACE

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is on hand this week at LABACE in Brazil to recognize several local organizations for their recent International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) and International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) accomplishments. The two voluntary, three-tiered programs, based on industry best practices, were designed to improve the safety and efficiency of business and general aviation.

“A special congratulations to TAM Aviação Executiva for becoming the only organization in Latin America to hold both IS-BAO Stage 3 and IS-BAH Stage 3 registrations,” said IBAC director general Kurt Edwards. “The entire TAM team should be proud of voluntarily achieving this exemplary display of dedication to safety.”

In addition to TAM’s achievements, the São Paulo Catarina Airport (SBJH) recently achieved IS-BAH Stage 2 registration, while Aerovida Taxi Aereo, Air Jet Taxi Aereo, Cosan, and UpStar Aviation became IS-BAO Stage 1 operators. Prime Aviation Taxi Aereo and Romanof Ltda both advanced to IS-BAO Stage 2.

According to IBAC, participation in IS-BAO (established in 2002) and IS-BAH (launched in 2014) promotes a strong safety culture and enhances organizational and client confidence. It also directly supports IBAC’s global advocacy to improve aviation safety and ensure that business aviation has a voice on the international stage at ICAO.