The CLIMBING. FAST. campaign welcomed the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) as a new partner in the continuing effort to communicate business aviation’s significant economic and societal benefits, track record of innovation and continued progress on sustainability.
The partnership was announced during IBGAA’s 2025 International Business Aviation Conference being held in Kildare, Ireland.
CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy and education campaign aimed at informing policymakers and opinion leaders about the essential contributions of business aviation, including the industry’s role in creating jobs, supporting economic development, connecting communities, advancing humanitarian missions, empowering businesses to succeed and driving sustainable aviation through innovation on the ground and in the air.
IBGAA is the 16th organization to join CLIMBING. FAST., and the latest international association to do so. The British Business and General Aviation Association joined in May. The Canadian Business Aviation Association and the European Business Aviation Association became part of the coalition last year. The addition of IBGAA will enhance CLIMBING. FAST.’s international collaboration on regulatory issues and outreach to stakeholders.
IBGAA was founded in 2020 and said it looks forward to contributing to the campaign.
“We are excited to join CLIMBING. FAST. as partners,” said IBGAA Founding Chairman Josh Stewart. “It is critical that we work together with one global voice to make clear business aviation’s leadership in sustainability, and as a key driver of economic growth and investment, here in Ireland and around the globe.”
“NBAA is delighted that IBGAA is joining us as a CLIMBING. FAST. partner as we collectively work to share the value and critical role of business aviation – now and in the future,” said National Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen.
CLIMBING. FAST. partners also include the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aircraft Electronics Association, Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity, Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, International Aircraft Dealers Association, International Business Aviation Council, National Aircraft Finance Association, National Air Transportation Association, Vertical Aviation International and Women in Corporate Aviation.
