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Philippines-based INAEC Aviation Corporation 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 AOC issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has been accorded such distinction.

"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 team with IS-BAO auditor (L-R): avionics technician Mark Jayson Hojilla, aircraft mechanic Carlo Conti, mechanic supervisor-fixed wing aircraft Deecap Pocopio, mechanic supervisor-rotary wing aircraft Jerome Mendoza, IS-BAO auditor Donald Hammer, aircraft mechanic Reymark Villafuerte, aircraft mechanic Ghandie Martinez, and Head of Corporate Services Glenn Perez.

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 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.

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 25th July 2019 | Issue #520

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