The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced that its IS-BAH program has been recognized in the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) for 2026-2028, which was approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council last month. This marks the first time IS-BAH has been included in the GASP as an ICAO-recognized industry evaluation program, and the only ground-handling standard listed for business aviation. IS-BAH now joins IS-BAO in achieving this significant global distinction.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the ICAO Council in the new GASP,” said Terry Yeomans, IS-BAH program director said. “This recognition embodies the mission we set out with when we launched IS-BAH in 2014. We continue to advocate for continuous improvement within this ground-handling safety standard, regardless of the size or scope of the organization, anywhere in the world.”
Kurt Edwards, IBAC director general, commented, “We are proud to announce that both IS-BAO and now IS-BAH safety standards have gained distinct recognition from the ICAO Council in the new GASP. This achievement is a result of the hard work of Terry Yeomans and the entire IBAC staff, along with our dedicated IS-BAH auditors and support affiliates. We particularly appreciate the growing community of IS-BAH registered ground handlers, who have voluntarily demonstrated their commitment to safety excellence in business aviation, both on the ground and in the air.”