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IBAC continues to grow its IPP membership
Business aircraft sales and support specialist SynerJet and flight operations management provider ECHO3 have joined IBAC's programme in recent weeks, as has MD Onboard, which is related to Northwell Health in the US.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has added MD Onboard to its Industry Partner Programme (IPP).

MD Onboard increases the distinguished group of IPP members to 22 leading global business aviation organisations working together with IBAC's 15 member associations and the IBAC secretariat to further build and strengthen the global community for business aviation.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome MD Onboard to the Industry Partner Programme,” states Kurt Edwards, director general of IBAC. “Its industry insight and medical expertise are a valuable addition, and we look forward to its engagement in promoting and supporting business aviation growth, safety and sustainability at a global level.”

Grant Jeffery, MD Onboard CEO, adds: “We are honoured to join IBAC's Industry Partner Programme and contribute to the advancement of the global business aviation community. We look forward to collaborating with the growing IBAC family to address the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.”

Built on the infrastructure of Northwell Health, one of the top healthcare systems in the US, MD Onboard's suite of aeromedical services empowers aviation clients to make informed decisions, manage risks and deliver exceptional care while minimising operational disruptions.

In addition to MD Onboard, IBAC Industry Partners include leaders from 4Air, Bombardier, CAE, Corporate Jet Investor, Daher, Elite Wings Media, Jet Aviation, Luxaviation, MedAire, Roland Vincent Associates (RVA), Synerjet, UAS International Trip Support and Universal Weather & Aviation. Other esteemed business aviation operator affiliates include Dell Technologies, Dupont De Nemours, ECHO3, General Communications, Inc., Joby Aviation, KAL Aviation, Metrojet and Starlink Aviation to round out the Industry Partner Programme.

Business aircraft sales and support specialist Synerjet and flight operations management provider ECHO3 have also joined the IPP in recent weeks. The two new partners from Latin America and the United Kingdom respectively have joined 20 other business aviation organisations, collaborating with IBAC's 15 member associations and the IBAC secretariat to strengthen the global business aviation community.

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