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NBAA has partnered with 4Air to expand its sustainable flight department accreditation program, the organizations announced ahead of the 2026 NBAA Schedulers &amp; Dispatchers Conference, which opens tomorrow in Cleveland. NBAA created the accreditation program in 2022 to recognize business aviation organizations that are working to reduce environmental impact across flights, operations, ground support, and infrastructure. The partnership with 4Air will help expand the program through technical support, data verification, and environmental expertise.
“This program allows flight departments and businesses to demonstrate sustainability progress and leadership while helping move business aviation forward together to meet our industry’s unified goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the years to come,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
The collaboration enables NBAA to expand the program while maintaining transparency and measurable outcomes, according to the organizations. 4Air characterized the partnership as reflecting the sector’s movement toward verified, data-based sustainability approaches.
4Air COO Nancy Bsales said the partnership reflects a shared belief that progress comes from practical frameworks helping flight departments embed sustainability into daily operations. “At this stage in aviation’s sustainability journey, leadership is defined by structure, data, and accountability,” she said.
Three dozen companies have earned the accreditation, including American Express, Coca-Cola, Gulfstream Aerospace, Humana, Pfizer, Target, Textron Aviation, and Whirlpool.

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