Irish Business Aviation Lands at EBACE

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The Irish Business & General Aviation Association (www.IBGAA.com) is marking its formal launch at EBACE (Stand G87 Irish Aviation Authority) in Geneva this week (23 to 25 May), coinciding with news it is to host its own network-focused destination conference this autumn.  The debut edition will take place on 17th November in a partnership with the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), at Adare Manor, Limerick, ranked the fifth top ranked resort in the world.*

IBGAA is also delighted to confirm Gulfstream as its first, premier sponsor.

The Association’s founding trio – Josh Stewart, Joe Buckley and Dave Scully, attending EBACE to talk with prospective new members, intend to make the conference, which will include an end of day gala dinner,  an annual event.  It will appeal to senior decision makers in business aviation, with a target audience of corporate jet operators, private aircraft owners, plus charter users from various sectors (MICE, sport and entertainment).

Conference topics will cover:

  • New opportunities for business aviation in ultra-luxe tourism

  • How private charter can support international corporates and bolster economies

  • Business aviation for leisure in the post-Covid world

  • How aircraft technology and innovation is driving efficiency and sustainability

  • Connected aviation – what’s next inflight and on the ground

  • How US CBP Pre-clearance at Shannon Airport has become a major success story

  • The advantages of setting up in Ireland, the world’s capital of aircraft leasing, as a friendly gateway to Europe.

  • How setting up in Ireland can provide entry to the European market.

The IBGAA was formed with a handful of founding members including ACASS Ireland, Gainjet Ireland and Woodgate Aviation, during September 2020, in the teeth of the pandemic. 

IBGAA has arranged a photo call and be available on the IAA Stand at 1100hrs, Tuesday 24 May,  to talk more about the association and the exciting new conference. 

*Ranked by Conde Nast Traveler.  Adare Manor will be the venue of the 2027 Ryder Cup.  JP McManus has transformed Adare Manor, investing a considerable sum of money to make it one of the best golf resorts in the world.  Adare is of huge importance to the Shannon Region, supporting around 600 jobs directly.