The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) this week welcomed Luxaviation as the latest addition to its Industry Partner Program. The Luxembourg-based business aviation services group is the 19th company, and the fourth from Europe, to join a group that supports work on business aviation safety, sustainability, and industry growth.

Luxaviation’s appointment to the program was confirmed during the MEBAA show in Dubai on Tuesday. The group employees more than 1,300 people and operates one of the industry’s largest fleets of private jets. It also includes the ExecuJet chain of FBOs and is certified as compliant with IBAC’s IS-BAH and IS-BAO standards covering groud handling and operations, respectively.

“We are pleased to join the program at this specific moment during MEBAA 2024, where key leaders and innovators are setting the pace for reshaping the future of business aviation, driven by sustainability goals, alternative fuels, and changing customer demands,” said Luxaviation CEO Patrick Hansen. “Our collaboration with IBAC reflects Luxaviation’s commitment to setting the highest standards for excellence and integrity in business aviation worldwide.”

Montreal-based IBAC encompasses 15 industry groups from around the world, including NBAA, EBAA, MEBAA, ABAG, and AsBAA. Other industry partners in the program include companies such as 4Air, Bombardier, CAE, Daher, Jet Aviation, JSSI, MedAire, UAS International Trip Support, and Universal Weather & Aviation. Affiliate participants include Joby Aviation, Metrojet, and Starlink.

“All of us at IBAC are excited to have Luxaviation join our growing global business aviation community,” said IBAC director general Kurt Edwards. “Their expertise and commitment to excellence will further strengthen our collective efforts with the member associations and the other industry partners. We welcome their thought leadership and considered direction in representing our sector globally.”