Execaire Aviation Achieves IS-BAH Registration Across Entire Canadian FBO Network

Milestone positions Execaire Aviation as the only FBO network in Canada with IS-BAH registered locations

[Las Vegas, NV – October 21, 2026] – Execaire Aviation is proud to announce that its Fixed Base Operations (FBOs) in Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Halifax (YHZ) have successfully achieved International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Registration, joining its Ottawa (YOW) FBO, which achieved registration in July 2026.

With this latest milestone, Execaire Aviation’s entire FBO network is now a IS-BAH Registered Ground Handling Service Provider, making its locations the only FBOs in Canada to hold this internationally recognized distinction.

Developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), IS-BAH is the global standard for business aircraft ground handling operations. The standard is designed to promote industry best practices through robust safety management systems, risk mitigation, standardized operating procedures, training, and continuous improvement.

“Achieving IS-BAH Registration across our entire FBO network is an important milestone for Execaire Aviation and a reflection of the commitment to excellence our teams demonstrate every day,” said Rudy Scholaert, SVP Airside Ground Operations & Maintenance. “Whether an aircraft arrives in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa or Halifax, our customers
can have confidence that our teams are operating at the internationally recognized FBO Standards for safety, quality and operational excellence.”

The achievement follows Execaire Aviation’s July 2026 announcement that its Ottawa FBO had become the first location in the network to achieve IS-BAH Registration. At the time, the company committed to extending the standard across its Canadian FBO network as part of a broader initiative to further strengthen safety, consistency and
customer service. Completing the registration process across Toronto, Montreal and Halifax delivers on a commitment to excellence and reinforces Execaire Aviation’s position as a leader in Canadian business aviation ground handling.

“Safety is the foundation of our operations, but consistency across our network is equally important,” added Scholaert. “This achievement demonstrates that the same rigorous approach to safety and service is embedded throughout our FBO operations. We are incredibly proud of our teams in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax for reaching this
milestone together.”

IS-BAH is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in the 2026–2028 Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and establishes internationally accepted best practices for business aircraft ground handling organizations.

Steven Abreu-Hill
IBAC – IS-BAH Audit Manager

Michael Fedele
President, Execaire Aviation

Kurt Edwards
IBAC – Director General

About the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

IBAC represents the interests of business aviation worldwide. IBAC is a non-profit, international trade association with official observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN Specialized Agency for aviation matters, in Montreal, Canada. IBAC promotes and manages the industry-leading standards for best safety practices through its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAOTM); International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAHTM); Safety Management Tool Kit; SMS eLearning; Crew Card, and Core Risk Management training. In partnership with CTX, the IBAC Carbon Credit Exchange provides the business aviation community with a reliable resource for real-time offsetting to reduce its carbon footprint. More details at www.ibac.org

About Execaire Aviation

Execaire Aviation is Canada’s longest-standing and leading provider of integrated aviation services to the corporate aircraft and commercial aviation market. From coast to coast, our nine operational bases and FBOs proudly offer a range of services, including aircraft management, charter sales, FBO operations, aircraft sales and acquisitions, heavy maintenance, and a variety of technical support services. Our unwavering commitment to service and operational excellence has made Execaire Aviation the industry’s most trusted partner, elevating the standard for Customer Experience in private aviation.

Media Contacts

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Ashley Courtis, Head of Marketing & Communications

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