VistaJet makes history with evidence-based training certification, the first-ever in business aviation

VistaJet has once again set the benchmark for the industry, announcing that VistaJet Limited is now the first-ever business aviation operator to achieve certification for Baseline Evidence-Based Training (EBT)—a data-driven and performance-focused methodology recognized as the new global benchmark for flight crew training and safety.

This milestone distinguishes VistaJet from its peers, and validates years of strategic investment, planning, and bold leadership in shaping the future of flight safety.

VistaJet Limited began implementing EBT in 2018, years ahead of any other business aviation operator, and is now the first business aviation company in the world to receive this approval. This proactive, early adoption reflects the Group’s longstanding investment in safety innovation and its commitment to leading the industry by building systems and implementing training standards that go well beyond regulatory requirements.

“Whilst others wait, VistaJet builds. We were the first to implement EBT in business aviation—years ahead of the industry—and we’ve set the blueprint others now look up to. Achieving this certification is more than a regulatory milestone; it’s proof of our relentless commitment to protecting our clients and crew. Safety is a responsibility we take personally, every single day.
EBT is part of our vision to continuously raise the bar for private aviation by investing in the people, systems, and training elements that support our operating partners and define how we lead. We invest early, think long-term, and set standards not just for ourselves, but for the entire sector. And we’ll continue driving progress – because safety leadership is a responsibility, not a title. A privilege we work hard to maintain.”

Nick van der Meer, Chief Operating Officer

Raising the Bar on Safety in a Complex Global Landscape

Aviation is undergoing rapid transformation. Increased aircraft utilization, more complex flight operations, and evolving risk factors are creating new requirements for pilot training and safety management. To meet these challenges, evidence-based systems are pivotal to tailor instruction to specific operational needs and crew performance data.

EBT is a cutting-edge, data-driven training methodology formally recognized by European regulators and widely regarded as the gold standard in commercial aviation training. It enables flight crews to develop and strengthen the core competencies required to manage real-world scenarios, promoting critical thinking and resilience in dynamic flight environments.

Representing a paradigm shift in pilot training, EBT moves away from the traditional model, where only a limited number of maneuvers were trained repetitively and exhaustively. Instead, it focuses on adaptive instruction guided by real performance data—ensuring training is relevant, targeted, and operationally effective.

At the core of the EBT program are several components that go beyond standard practice in business aviation, including:

This set of solutions results in pilots being better equipped to anticipate and manage real-case scenarios, ultimately building greater resilience and increasing overall operational safety.

Safety Strategy: Training, Technology, and Culture

Our commitment to safety extends across every aspect of operations:

Vista’s achievements are a demonstration that years of forward-looking investment and uncompromising standards deliver lasting value. In an industry where many wait for regulation to drive progress, we continues to lead, setting new expectations and shaping global standards.

For more information on safety, please visit vistajet.com/safety

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