The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is a nonprofit international trade association that represents the business-aviation community in global policy and technical forums. Established in 1981 and based alongside the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal, it unites national and regional member associations and holds observer status at ICAO. IBAC advocates on aviation safety, security, operations, environmental sustainability, and international regulation, and develops and manages the globally recognized International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations and International Standard for Business Aviation Handlers.