MedAire CEO Bill Dolny Elected as Vice-Chair

BBGA have once again participated in this global forum which took place in October.

IBAC’s 4th Industry Advisory Forum Wraps at NBAA BACE –

MedAire CEO Bill Dolny Elected as Vice-Chair

30 October 2025 – Montreal, Canada — The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) successfully concluded its 4th Industry Advisory Forum (IAF), held recently in conjunction with the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE). The forum brought together key leaders from the IBAC Industry Partner Programme (IPP) and IBAC Member Associations to review and discuss IBAC’s global initiatives, the successful outcomes from the recent ICAO 42nd Assembly, and other work being done on behalf of the global business aviation industry.

“Increasingly, our Industry Partner Programme is an important extension of the IBAC global community, and we are pleased that 16 IPP organizations, along with representatives from eight IBAC Member Associations, huddled together at the conclusion of BACE,” said Kurt Edwards, Director General of IBAC. ”This was our largest turnout to date, reflecting the growing engagement from global leaders who operate and support business aviation to be involved in our work.”

Respected industry veteran, Bill Dolny, CEO of MedAire, was unanimously elected as Vice-Chair of the Industry Advisory Forum – which meets twice annually. Bill’s extensive experience with global flight operations, training, and risk mitigation, drawn from his tenure at CAE and his current leadership at MedAire, provides a breadth of international insight aligned with IBAC’s mission. He will work with IAF Chair Bruce Parry, Senior Advisor, Industry Affairs, Bombardier, to further guide and strengthen the engagement of IBAC’s 26 Industry Partners.

“It is a privilege to step into the Vice-Chair role of this IBAC forum and further serve our business aviation community,” said Bill Dolny. “The integrity of our industry relies on collective expertise and advocacy across the globe. I look forward to working closely with Bruce and the entire IBAC partner network to grow this vital collaboration and ensure our international support.”

“We deeply value Bill’s continued support of IBAC and his acceptance of this important Vice-Chair role. His extensive operational expertise is welcomed, and we look forward to his leadership of this growing forum,” added Kurt Edwards.

IBAC Industry Partners are global organizations dedicated to supporting the council’s mission through technical expertise, and industry influence. These Industry Partner organizations – currently numbering 26 — include 4Air, Bombardier, CAE, Corporate Jet Investor, CST Flight Services, Daher, Elite Wings, Gama Aviation, Jet Aviation, Luxaviation, MD ONBOARD, MedAire, NERD.aero, Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA), SynerJet Aviation, UAS International Trip Support, and Universal Weather & Aviation.

Other esteemed IBAC Operator Affiliates include Affinity Aviation Group, Dell Technologies, Dupont, ECHO3, Execaire Aviation, Flightworx Aviation, GCI Communications, Joby Aviation, and Starlink Aviation to round out the current Industry Partners.

To learn more about the Industry Partner Programme, please visit IBAC.org or contact Leo Knaapen at lknaapen@ibac.org.

About International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

IBAC represents the interests of business aviation worldwide. IBAC is a non-profit, international trade association with official observer status at the International Civil Aviation Organization, the UN Specialized Agency for aviation matters, in Montreal, Canada. IBAC promotes and manages the industry-leading standards for best safety practices through its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAOTM); International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAHTM); Safety Management Tool Kit; SMS eLearning training; and Crew Card. Recently introduced in partnership with CTX, the IBAC Carbon Credit Exchange provides the business aviation community with a reliable resource for real-time offsetting to reduce its carbon footprint. More details at IBAC.org.

IAF/04 Oct2025-Las Vegas

Bill Dolny – CEO MedAire

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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