Holger Krahmer is the new European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Secretary-General. He will take his position beginning in January 2024.

Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, said, “The IBAC global community welcomes Holger Krahmer as EBAA Secretary-General. We look forward to working with Holger and his team at EBAA to continue our journey to advocate for business aviation and support the industry’s growth, safety, and sustainability goals around the world.

In an EBAA announcement regarding Mr. Krahmer’s appointment, his deep insight and understanding of the EU’s political and transportation landscapes were highlighted for having served in the European Parliament for ten years and held pivotal roles within the automotive and banking industries.

EBAA is one of the 15 member associations that make up the IBAC Governing Board, creating a global voice for business aviation across six continents.  

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.