Welcome to The Idaho Business Aviation Association!

The IBAA is a non-profit 501(c)(6) regional business aviation trade organization.  It is one of 50 similar groups in the country.  The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) developed the concept of regional business aviation groups.  The NBAA believed that many issues, such as airport noise and access problems, develop locally and regional associations could better manage such issues if recognized early.

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What is a regional business aviation group?

It is simply a group of volunteers from a certain geographical area formed for the purpose of networking, socializing and working toward the common goal of improving the business aviation system. 

Who is invited to participate?  Any person or company that shares an intense interest in business aviation.  The IBAA is currently “dues free” by being 100% supported by its sponsorship program.

Business Aviation in Idaho

The state of Idaho lists over 80 turbine-registered aircraft and equal number of business related piston aircraft.  This relates to hundreds of direct jobs and thousands of peripheral jobs.  The economic impact of business aviation to Idaho would be valued in the millions of dollars.  A regional business aviation group such as the IBAA expects to play an important role within an “airplane state” like Idaho.

On September 29, 2003, the IBAA held its first scheduled luncheon meeting at the Boise Airport Holiday Inn.  NBAA sponsored the event.  35 prospective members representing corporate flight departments, charter operators, FBO’s, aviation finance companies, manufacturers and numerous other individuals attended the luncheon.  During the meeting we introduced the regional business aviation group concept, listened to a pilot who flew a PC-12 around the world, and surveyed the membership for their interests. 

Since that inaugural meeting in 2003, we have been holding consistent quarterly meetings and have seen our membership grow to over 100 members.  Our presenters have included aircraft manufacturers, avionics vendors, ICAO ambassadors and airport mangers.  Seminars sponsored by IBAA have included VLJ development and CRM techniques.  

Our summer 2004 meeting was an especially rewarding event.  This unique “networking social” was held in July at the Warhawk Air Museum located at the Nampa, ID airport.  The evening included a buffet dinner, no host bar and museum privileges.  A special addition during this event was the honoring of five of Idaho’s “Aviation Pioneers”.  The show of appreciation from those pioneers and their spouses really affirmed the work of the IBAA.  

Cessna sponsored our fall luncheon meeting on October 21.  IBAA members viewed the 2004 Citation Sovereign static display and listened to keynote speaker Roger Whyte, VP of Worldwide Sales. Nearly 100 IBAA members participated in this luncheon meeting catered by Murphy’s Executive Chef Dustin Bristol.  IBAA Chairman Mike Pape also announced the newly formed IBAA Scholarship Fund.  This program will fund three students to attend the Idaho Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy next spring.  The IBAA is committed to invest in the development of future business aviation professionals.

On September 16, 2005 the IBAA legitimized its status within the industry when NBAA President Ed Bolen visited us for a luncheon meeting sponsored by Western Aircraft/ Pilatus Dealer.         

We believe we have an exceptionally bright future and an opportunity to make a difference in Idaho’s business aviation industry.  If you are interested in IBAA membership, an application form is attached. 

If you were also interested in contributing to our group as a steering committee member, board member, presenter or sponsor, we would welcome your support.  Contact an IBAA officer for details. 

The IBAA is “wheels up” with clear skies and a promising future.  We hope you’ll join us!