Japan Aviation Service Co., Ltd. Becomes First Japanese Ground Handling Company to Achieve IS-BAH Registration Across Entire Network
2025 MAY / Japan Aviation Service (JAS) has become the first ground handling company in Japan to receive the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) accreditation across their network at five operational sites: Tokyo (RJTT), Narita (RJAA), Kansai (RJBB), Chitose (RJCC), and Naha (ROAH).
The IS-BAH Stage 1 achievement, issued by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), confirms that all five JAS locations have voluntarily chosen to meet and enhance the safety and efficiency of their ground handling operations through implementation of globally recognized industry best practices. IS-BAH registration helps States, service providers, and international general aviation operators meet their obligations under ICAO Annex 19 on Safety Management Systems (SMS) by positively identifying organisations who have adopted and implemented an industry Standard that follows the same ICAO SMS structure they are obliged to follow themselves.
JAS was established in 1987 as Japan’s first ground handling company and have been providing services at airports throughout the country for over 40 years. Their end-to-end services include flight support, fuel supply, crew and passenger assistance, and coordination of domestic and international charter flights.
Mr. Tomoyoshi Tsuchiya, CEO of JAS, commented, “We are extremely proud to have received the IS-BAH registration, which reflects the quality and commitment we have maintained over the years. This accreditation officially confirms our safety management infrastructure that meets international standards for safety and excellence. We will continue to deliver reliable, high-quality services and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business aviation industry.”
JAS remains committed to providing the highest standards of service as a ground handler
and sincerely appreciates the continued support and patronage received from its
customers and welcomes new business opportunities with business aviation operators
from around the world.
ABOUT JAPAN AVIATION SERVICE:
JAPAN AVIATION SERVICE has been in the business of offering ground service for business jets since 1987. JAS provides services at many of Japan's domestic airports to meet the diverse needs of clients, with offices at Haneda, Narita, Kansai and New Chitose airports. As a unique business aviation company in Japan, they also offer special arrangements such as exclusive lounges where our clients and their flight crews can relax.
JAPAN AVIATION SERVICE not only provides ground service for client aircraft but also offers chartering services for business Jets. Over the years, they have earned the trust of many clients and become an indispensable partner to many when it comes to chartering business jet aircraft in Japan.
Ground Handling Operation at Tokyo International Airport
JAS: Y. Nishida, Managing Director; M. Taniguchi, Charter Sales Deputy Manager; N. Ogawa, New Chitose Airport Station Manager
IBAC: K. Edwards, Director General; Terry Yeomans, Director, IS-BAH Programme; Steven Abreu-Hill, IS-BAH Audit Manager