Swiss operator Nomad Aviation has received certification for successfully implementing the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), which is issued by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).

“We are proud to hold the registration certificate,” says CEO Thomas Koehli. “The programme centres on safety management systems (SMS) and leads our company from establishing prin-ciples to achieving an effective SMS, and eventually attaining a risk-averse, generative safety culture.

“The audits are conducted every two years and ensure conformance with the standards and recom-mended practices. The audits also provide valuable feedback to us.”

IS-BAO certification was launched in 2002 by IBAC and promotes the use of high quality operating practices for business aircraft operations by establishing a framework for effective safety and operational processes.

Nomad Aviation has offices in Zurich/Kloten, Switzerland and Sliema, Malta.