Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA)
Office 18, First Floor, Departures Building, Shannon Airpor, Clare, V14 EE06, Ireland
The Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) is committed to shaping a successful & sustainable future for business & general aviation in Ireland, while facilitating the growth & development of our members’ businesses & every sector of the industry.
At IBGAA, we are driven by a collective commitment to supporting industry growth, encouraging innovation, & achieving standards of excellence for business & general aviation in Irel&. By actively supporting, advocating for & promoting our members – we aim to create opportunities, establish long-term strategic partnerships, & enhance the global reputations of their businesses & the industry as a whole.
Through our ever-evolving, far-reaching network of aviation experts, professionals & enthusiasts, we are establishing a culture of knowledge-sharing, collaboration & regular dialogue at government & regulatory board levels, while contributing to the long-term growth, success & sustainability of the entire business & general aviation ecosystem in Ireland.
Attracting & nurturing the best young talent is an essential component in shaping a successful future. To do so, we must educate the country’s youth on the extensive career prospects provided by our industry. This involves proactive engagement with second & third-level educational institutions throughout the region, in order to showcase the diverse range of career options we can offer.
IGBAA continues to strive to position ourselves at the forefront of technical & operational best practices, consistently promoting Ireland as an attractive destination & important hub for international business aviation opportunities.
Moreover, we are seeking to drive growth & development in the tourism & hospitality industries, along with various other ancillary sectors.
 Membership benefits:
1. You will become a member of a national association with an international reach & gain access to a… €500.00 |
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Ireland has been a transformative force in global aviation for over a century, & our vision is inspired by the monumental achievements of the Irish aviators, entrepreneurs & pioneers of the past.
This dates back to John Alcock & Arthur Whitten Brown’s crash-landing in a bog in Galway, after completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight, from North America to Europe, in 1919 – a feat equalled by Commandant James Fitzmaurice & his crew, who took off from Baldonnel Aerodrome & completed the first transatlantic flight, from Europe to North America, in 1928.
Even the creation of the first Irish Coffee is rooted in aviation’s rich history. Joe Sheridan introduced the iconic drink to the world when he served it to an American passenger at Foynes, a flying boat base on the River Shannon in County Limerick, in 1943.
Irish aviation’s impressive momentum continued to build, &, in 1947, the world’s first Duty Free shop was opened at Shannon Airport. What began as a small kiosk staffed by one woman has since grown into the multi-billion-dollar worldwide retail industry it is today.
Tony Ryan founded Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) in 1975, which went on to become the largest aircraft-leasing business in the world & firmly placed Ireland at the centre of global aviation.
Global business & general aviation has also benefitted from Ireland’s continuous innovation & collaborative work with international agencies & governments. A lasting impact of such progressive collaboration can be found at Shannon Airport, where the world’s first U.S. Customs & Border Protection Preclearance Facility was established in 2010. The facility has evolved impressively over the past decade to provide significant time-saving & efficiency benefits for the wider industry.
Today, among its many other success stories, Ireland has cemented its position as a global leader & top destination for business & general aviation, as well as aircraft leasing & finance. This achievement can be attributed to the vast & invaluable experience that has come from more than 100 years of involvement in the industry.
Playing an Integral Role in Ireland’s Growth
It is our responsibility to honour Ireland’s aviation milestones & many more like them, as we add new chapters to this island’s storied aviation history & carry the torch forward for Irish business & general aviation.
We are fully committed to bringing our business & general aviation industry together as members of one inclusive platform, while encouraging more youth, more entrepreneurs & more of the wider community to enter & grow this sector. Together, we can play a key role in promoting Ireland& building our industry’s reputation across the world.
Our Mission
At IBGAA, we are driven by a collective commitment to supporting industry growth, encouraging innovation, & achieving standards of excellence for business & general aviation in Ireland. By actively supporting, advocating for & promoting our members – we aim to create opportunities, establish long-term strategic partnerships, & enhance the global reputations of their businesses & the industry as a whole.
Through our ever-evolving, far-reaching network of aviation experts, professionals & enthusiasts, we are establishing a culture of knowledge-sharing, collaboration & regular dialogue at government & regulatory board levels, while contributing to the long-term growth, success & sustainability of the entire business & general aviation ecosystem in Ireland.
Attracting & nurturing the best young talent is an essential component in shaping a successful future. To do so, we must educate the country’s youth on the extensive career prospects provided by our industry. This involves proactive engagement with second & third-level educational institutions throughout the region, in order to showcase the diverse range of career options we can offer.
IGBAA continues to strive to position ourselves at the forefront of technical & operational best practices, consistently promoting Ireland as an attractive destination & important hub for international business aviation opportunities.
Moreover, we are seeking to drive growth & development in the tourism & hospitality industries, along with various other ancillary sectors. With a host of major sporting & cultural events set to take place across the country over the next decade, including the Ryder Cup – IBGAA is perfectly positioned to connect the rest of the world to Ireland.
In doing so, we endeavour to not only empower stakeholders at every level of the business & general aviation sector, but also positively impact the wider aviation industry &, in turn, help to serve as a key driver for economic growth.
How will you & your business benefit from joining IBGAA?
You will become a member of a national association with an international reach & gain access to a vast network of businesses & global industry contacts.
As a member association of IBAC & CEBAA, IBGAA represents & offers strategic guidance to all members, while actively promoting their businesses, both nationally & internationally.
All IBGAA members automatically receive EBAA membership & join Europe’s largest business aviation association at no extra cost. This grants members access to European representation, extensive networking opportunities, & in-depth expertise & statistics. Learn more about how you can improve your business, exp& your network, raise your voice, & benefit from IBGAA & EBAA’s member-sharing agreement.
IBGAA members are provided with extensive opportunities to grow their businesses, build relationships, & develop strategic partnerships within the business & general aviation ecosystem, as well as across ancillary sectors such as tourism & hospitality.
As a national non-profit association, IBGAA has the best interests of each & every member at heart, with the backing of a Board of Directors that strictly adheres to the highest standards of transparency, ethics, & best practices.
IBGAA will ensure that all members are kept informed of & up to date on all relevant industry insights, developments, innovations, statistics & data, technological advancements, best practices, & improvements in safety standards.
The IBGAA Board of Directors is actively engaged in discussion, relationship-building, & collaboration at government & regulatory levels.
IBGAA & its members play a key role in inciting positive change across the entire Irish business & general aviation landscape.
IBAC
IBGAA is national association with an international reach, & our membership in the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is of great importance to our ongoing efforts to contribute to the long-term growth, success & sustainability of our industry in Ireland& across the globe.
As a Member Association of IBAC, IBGAA is one of 15 associations spanning six continents that make up the council’s Governing Board, representing the interests of business aviation around the world. IBAC promotes & manages the industry-leading standards for safety & best practice through its:
International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO)
International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH)
Aircrew Identification Card
As a member of IBGAA, you receive a discounted rate on IS-BAO document suite purchases & are eligible to purchase Aircrew Identification Cards.
Why Ireland?
IBGAA is an outward-looking, all-Ireland association; therefore, our role is to promote the island of Ireland as a centre of excellence for business & general aviation, aircraft leasing, charters, & finance. It is vital that we nurture collaboration across our industry & ancillary sectors to further establish Ireland as not just an appealing destination to visit, but also a hub for business & trade in Europe.
As the only English-speaking country left in the EU, we must intensify our collective efforts to capitalise on new opportunities to attract companies who wish to invest & do business in an English-speaking, European location.
In addition to being the home of leading MNCs’ European headquarters & offering one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe, Ireland has multiple strategically located national, regional & local airports & can offer efficient & hassle-free travel to & from the USA through Shannon Airport’s CBP preclearance services.
These are invaluable strengths, which equip & empower us to develop Ireland into an international base for business & general aviation, & it is imperative that they are proudly & actively promoted across the globe.
US Pre-Clearance
The U.S. Customs & Border Protection Preclearance Facility enables business & private aircraft to complete the required immigration, customs, & agriculture inspections at Shannon Airport before flying direct to any airport in the USA. The first facility of its kind when it was established in 2010, & still one of only two in the world today, Shannon Airport’s CBP Preclearance Facility has evolved impressively over the past decade to provide significant time-saving & efficiency benefits for the wider industry.
IBGAA recommends coordinating your EINN preclearance with your Shannon Airport ground-handler. They will provide all the necessary information to CBP on your behalf, in addition to updating CBP on any schedule &/or crew/passenger changes. Should your schedule change, & you need to revise a preclearance slot, your ground handler will assist with the revision.