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Issued by Mente Group.

July 22, 2019

Mente Group audit leads to IS-BAO certification for INAEC Aviation

Philippines-based INAEC Aviation Corporation (INAEC) has earned the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 1 certification following a comprehensive audit performed by Mente Group, an accredited international IS-BAO auditor. This marks the first time a holder of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has been accorded such distinction.

The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations, developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its member associations, is a recommended code of best practices designed to help international flight departments achieve high levels of safety and professionalism in their operations. The Stage 1 certification is achieved when the operator's safety management system has been documented, approved and resourced, and implemented at the time of the audit.

"INAEC will continue to work for Stage 2 and Stage 3 certification as we continue our journey to achieving an effective safety management system and sustainable culture of safety," said INAEC president Benjamin R. Lopez. "We were very pleased with the thoroughness and professionalism of Mente Group during this process."

"INAEC's flight and maintenance operations were well deserving of this international distinction," said Donald L. Hammer, IS-BAO accredited auditor and vice president, technical services for Mente Group. "Working with INAEC's dedicated team was a pleasure and reinforced the company's long-term commitment to safety."

INAEC operates a fleet of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. It is also involved in aircraft chartering and management, fixed base operations, maintenance and aviation training.

Mente's Group's Hammer is an IS-BAO certified auditor with a thorough knowledge of U.S. FARs, EU Ops, OTARs and EASA regulations. He provides worldwide IS-BAO audit services, but also "best industry practices" types of safety reviews and audits of management companies and flight departments and has been called on to serve as an expert witness in aviation related cases.