Geneva, 2nd November 2015 - TAG Aviation SA has once again strengthened its dedication to safety excellence by renewing its IS-BAO Stage 2 certification.
Awarded by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) the IS-BAO program which was launched in 2002 is an industry code of practice which certifies the highest standards of safety, security and efficiency in business aircraft operations. The Switzerland-based operating centre also renewed its accreditation to the Wingman Wyvern safety program earlier in this year’s EBACE exhibition.
Highly regarded by the aviation industry worldwide, successful completion for the award requires a comprehensive on-site audit and assessment of safety-related operational processes and management systems, including mitigating risk via performance-based standards and guidance protocols for the operator’s Safety Management System (SMS), Emergency Response Plan and documented records of aircraft operation and maintenance. Less than 20% of all operators have the distinction of achieving the distinction of Stage 2 status.
“Successfully completing the prestigious IS-BAO audit puts us in an elite category of aviation operators throughout the world dedicated to safety and operational excellence”, said Erwan Clolery, Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager, TAG Aviation Geneva. “It is testament to our mature level of expertise and demonstrates to our customers our on-going investment to achieve the highest possible safety standards and professional quality operating standards.”
According to IS-BAO policy, the objective of a Stage 2 evaluation is to confirm that firstly, the SMS is functioning, secondly, results are being measured, thirdly that safety management activities are appropriately targeted and fourthly, safety risks are being appropriately managed by the operator. “We congratulate TAG Aviation SA, on achieving IS-BAO Stage 2 registration and joining the distinguished group of operators worldwide who have successfully earned this recognition,” said Sonnie Bates, IS-BAO Program Director, International Business Aviation Council.
About TAG Aviation
TAG Aviation has pioneered industry standards in business aviation client service, safety systems, operational excellence and bespoke training, with a history dating back to 1966. TAG Aviation is a global company that includes TAG Aviation Europe, TAG Aviation Asia in Hong Kong and TAG Aviation Middle East in Bahrain. The company offers a broad range of business aviation services including aircraft management, charter, maintenance and FBO/handling. Globally, TAG Aviation manages a fleet of over 120 aircraft, with around 50 available for charter. The company also provides comprehensive maintenance and engineering services in nine locations (Geneva, Sion, Farnborough, Paris, Clermont-Ferrand, Madrid, Lisbon, Hong Kong and Lomé). The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and comprises of operating centres in Geneva, Farnborough (London), Madrid and Hong Kong. TAG Aviation’s FBO facilities in Geneva and TAG Farnborough Airport, a sister company, have repeatedly been rated among the top three FBOs worldwide. TAG Aviation employs over 1,200 aviation professionals worldwide including nearly 600 pilots and cabin crew. TAG Global Training, TAG Aviation’s training division, trains an average of 3,000 aviation professionals each year. www.tagaviation.com
About IBAC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is a Council of business aviation associations based in Montreal, Canada. IBAC represents the interests of business aviation worldwide and is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) with permanent observer status with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the UN Specialised Agency for aviation matters. Learn more at www.ibac.org
