SAFETY · GLOSSARY

IS-BAO

International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations — a voluntary, peer-reviewed code of best practice for business-aviation flight departments.

IN PRACTICE

IS-BAO is published by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). Registration is staged across three levels, with Level 3 requiring a mature, audited safety management system.

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Frequently asked

What does IS-BAO mean in private aviation?

International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations — a voluntary, peer-reviewed code of best practice for business-aviation flight departments.

Why should I care about is-bao when booking a charter?

IS-BAO is published by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). Registration is staged across three levels, with Level 3 requiring a mature, audited safety management system.

Do we vet operators against is-bao?

Yes. Every operator on our network is screened against ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO and equivalent third-party safety standards before we quote a flight.

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