The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has welcomed Manny, a leading FBO and ground handling coordinating agent, as the latest addition to its Industry Partner Programme (IPP) and the first partner based in Mexico.

“As an active IS-BAH-registered ground handling services provider since 2016, Manny is recognised for its expertise in FBO and transportation services,” says Kurt Edwards, director general of IBAC. “We look forward to Manny’s support, insight and participation in our mission to advocate for our industry’s safety, growth and sustainability.”

Manny CEO Manuel Romero Vargas adds: "We are honoured to join IBAC's Industry Partner Programme and look forward to working closely with its team. As an IS-BAH-registered organisation, we are proponents of its internationally recognised safety standard and appreciate IBAC's unique position to address the challenges and opportunities facing our diverse industry. As we continue to grow our business throughout Mexico, servicing operators from around the world, I feel it is important for us to support IBAC's work on the international stage at ICAO.”

Manny has proudly followed IS-BAH protocols for more than a decade and is recognised as the first company in Mexico to adopt the internationally respected framework. The company is also the longest-standing Mexico-based member of the NBAA and the first Mexican ground handling company affiliated with both IBAC and CBAA.

Other IBAC Industry Partners include leaders from 4Air, Bombardier, CAE, Corporate Jet Investor, CST Flight Services, Daher, Elite Wings, Gama Aviation, Jet Aviation, Joby Aviation, Luxaviation, MD Onboard, MedAire, NERD.aero, Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA), Synerjet Aviation, UAS International Trip Support and Universal Weather & Aviation. Operator Affiliates include Affinity Aviation Group, Dupont, ECHO3, Execaire Aviation, Flightworx Aviation, GCI Communications, Saxon Air, Sonoma Aviation and Starlink Aviation.