Safety
Japan Gets First IS-BAH Ground Handling Network
JAS earned the achievement at all five of its locations
IBAC director Kurt Edwards and ISBAH program manager Terry Yeomans congratulate representatives of Japan Aviation Service at EBACE
IBAC director general Kurt Edwards (l.) and IS-BAH program manager Terry Yeomans (r.) congratulate representatives of Japan Aviation Service on their network's IS-BAH Stage I registration this week at EBACE. © Marj Rose

The International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) voluntary business aviation safety program has a firm foothold in Japan with the naming of Japan Aviation Service (JAS) as the first ground handling group in the country to achieve IS-BAH Stage 1 registration. The company—Japan’s first ground handling provider, established nearly four decades ago—is being recognized by IBAC for the accomplishment this week at EBACE.

“We are extremely proud to have received the IS-BAH registration, which reflects the quality and commitment we have maintained over the years,” said JAS CEO and chairman Tomoyoshi Tsuchiya. “This accreditation officially confirms our safety management infrastructure that meets international standards for safety and excellence.”