Leo Knaapen Joins IBAC
Following his retirement from Bombardier, Leo Knappen has joined the International Business Aviation Council as head of the industry partner program.
IBAC's Leo Knaapen
Following his retirement from Bombardier, Leo Knappen has joined the International Business Aviation Council as head of the industry partner program. (Photo: the International Business Aviation Council)

Industry veteran Leo Knaapen joined the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) as head of the organization’s industry partner program. Knaapen steps into this role after retiring from Bombardier at the end of 2022 after more than 30 years with the Montreal-based airframer.

Most recently chief of industry affairs for Bombardier, Knaapen had been responsible for overall engagement with civil aviation organizations and industry, particularly in the areas of safety and environmental sustainability. He was recognized for his efforts, becoming IBAC’s first recipient of its François Chavatte Award for Lifetime Service to Business Aviation and also receiving NBAA’s Order of the Silver Scarf.

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