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IBAC Core Program To Guide Small Ops on Risk Management

IBAC's industry partners program continues to grow

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

October 20, 2026

The International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) new Core safety program helps small aviation organizations manage risk. Unveiled this week at NBAA-BACE 2026, Core assists smaller operators, ground handlers, and maintenance and service providers in building a safety management foundation without audits, formal compliance reviews, or strict implementation timelines, IBAC said. It provides practical tools and step-by-step guidance on understanding, managing, and communicating daily risks.

“Building a strong management foundation is at the core of our industry’s resilience regardless of the team’s size or administrative resources,” said IBAC director general Kurt Edwards. “The Core framework provides small teams with a practical approach to risk at their own pace. Its supportive toolkit is designed to strengthen safety practices and team communication and can evolve with operations as they grow into formal safety systems over time.”

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