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IBAC’s Partner Program Welcomes First Mexico Member
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Manny has been an IS-BAH participant for a decade
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The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has welcomed Mexican trip support provider Manny as the newest member of its Industry Partner Program and its first in the country. According to the organization, partner program participants assist IBAC in shaping industry standards before they are adopted by civil aviation authorities.
Manny, an aircraft ground-handling company, has been a pioneer in raising safety standards as the first in Mexico to adopt IBAC’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) a decade ago.
“As an active IS-BAH-registered ground-handling services provider since 2016, Manny is recognized for their expertise in FBO and transportation services,” said IBAC director general Kurt Edwards. “We look forward to Manny’s support, insight, and participation in our mission to advocate for our industry’s safety, growth, and sustainability.”
The Toluca-based company is also the longest-tenured Mexican member of NBAA, as well as the first to be affiliated with both IBAC and CBAA.
“As an IS-BAH-registered organization, we are proponents of their internationally recognized safety standard and appreciate IBAC’s unique position to address the challenges and opportunities facing our diverse industry,” said Manny CEO Manuel Vargas. “As we continue to grow our business throughout Mexico, servicing operators from around the world, I feel it is important for us to support IBAC’s work on the international stage at ICAO.”