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The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) added six industry partners from North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania in 2026, bringing total participation to 31 organizations across five continents. IBAC welcomed Blak Aviation (New Zealand), Clay Lacy Aviation (U.S.), Gazali Aviation (Turkey), Keystone Law (UK), Manny (Mexico), and WOXOF Enterprises (Canada).
Blak Aviation specializes in aircraft charter services. Clay Lacy Aviation, founded in 1968, provides aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and FBO services. Gazali Aviation offers flight support and consultancy. Keystone Law has an aviation practice advising on aircraft transactions, finance, regulatory issues, and litigation. Manny provides ground handling and flight support. WOXOF Enterprises, a newly formed operation based near Vancouver, specializes in humanitarian flights.
The six members join existing industry partners such as Bombardier, CAE, Daher, Jet Aviation, MD Onboard, and MedAire. IBAC also benefits from affiliates and partners that include 4Air, Affinity Aviation Group, Corporate Jet Investor, Gama Aviation, Joby Aviation, Execaire Aviation, GCI, Saxon Air, and Starlink Aviation.
“It is encouraging to see the wide reach our partner program has gained, and this is an impressive start for the year,” said IBAC director general Kurt Edwards. “We look forward to engaging with leaders from these successful business aviation companies to gather their insights, expertise, and support for our continued advocacy work as the voice for business aviation worldwide.”

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