MONTREAL – 6 February 2018 – The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) joins the business aviation community in mourning the loss of Robert E. Breiling. Recognized around the world as the foremost expert on business aviation safety data, Robert Breiling provided analyses of aircraft accidents for more than four decades. In 2015, IBAC purchased the assets of the Robert E. Breiling Association and is incorporating the safety data and collection methodologies into their processes.

“Bob was an industry leader, known for his work to promote business aviation safety and recognize risks,” commented Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General. “He will be missed, especially for his passion for identifying strengths in business aviation safety as well as areas that needed more attention. We at IBAC are determined to carry on Robert Breiling’s vision well into the future and continue to share and learn from our industry’s experiences,” added Edwards.

IBAC, its member associations, insurance companies, manufacturers, operators, and safety regulators, all consulted with Breiling’s work since the 1960s. Breiling provided quarterly and annual reports and analyses on turboprop, turbine aircraft, and helicopter accidents. From these, the community understood better where and how occurrences happen, their causes, and the critical phases of operation of each aircraft. In addition, Breiling’s data was the foundation for the IBAC Business Aviation Safety Brief compiled and published annually. The Brief informs regulators of the safety record of business aviation.

For more information, please contact: Marj Rose, IBAC Communications Consultant, [email protected]

About IBAC: IBAC represents the interests of business aviation worldwide. IBAC is a non-profit, international trade association with permanent observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN Specialized Agency for aviation matters, in Montreal, Canada. IBAC promotes and manages the industry-leading standards for best safety practices through its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAOTM); International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAHTM); Safety Management Tool Kit; SMS eLearning training; and Aircrew Identification Card. www.ibac.org