Nomad Aviation has received the Registration Certificate for the successful implementation of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), is issued by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).

The IS-BAO certification was launched in 2002 by the business aviation community and was designed to promote the use of high quality operating practices for international business aircraft operations by establishing a framework for effective safety and operational processes. It provides tools to perform gap analyses to facilitate the implementation of best practices and delivering a Safety Management System (SMS) appropriate to the operational profile. IS-BAO is based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards that prepare the operator for domestic and international operations. It is applicable to both large and small operators. The registration certificate issued upon successful completion of an audit serves as proof of conformance to key ICAO standards.

“We are proud to be the holder of the Registration Certificate," said Thomas Koehli, Nomad Aviation’s CEO. "The program centers on the Safety Management System (SMS) and leads our company from establishing principles, to achieving an effective SMS, and eventually attaining a risk-averse, generative safety culture.

"The program audits are conducted every two years and ensure conformance with the standards and recommended practices. The audits also provide valuable feedback to Nomad Aviation," he added.

Nomad Aviation, based in Switzerland, offers aircraft management and charter services. It operates an exclusive fleet of aircraft, ranging from light to ultra-long-range jets including Gulfstream 650, Bombardier Global 5000, Global XRS, Challenger 604, Embraer Legacy 650 and 600, Cessna CJ1+ and Beech Premier 1. Nomad Aviation has offices in Zurich/Kloten, Switzerland and Sliema, Malta.