The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is reportedly opposing the new aircraft tracking standard recommended by United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for business jets.

ICAO’s new standard requires manufacturers to install ejectable flight recorders on all commercial airliners to frequently track the position and location of the aircraft.

The proposed regulation is part of efforts to aid rescuers in finding the missing aircraft in case of an accident, and is said to play a key role in the implementation of comprehensive ICAO Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS).

"The proposed regulation is part of efforts to aid rescuers in finding the missing aircraft in case of an accident, and is said to play a key role in the implementation of comprehensive ICAO Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS)."

IBAC said the standard should exempt aircraft with 19 passenger seats, reports Reuters.

IBAC’s ICAO liaison office director Peter Ingleton was quoted by the news agency saying the cost of installing new safety devices on larger commercial aircraft can be easily managed over a small business jet.

Mr Ingleton said: "It’s a huge cost that would push up the cost of the aeroplane to the customer."

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ICAO Secretariat says the regulation will be applicable on aircraft with a take-off mass of more than 27,000kg and more than 19 seats. The plan is currently awaiting approval from the ICAO governing council.

The proposed safety standards are in the wake of last year’s disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean.

IBAC is a non-governmental association, which promotes the interests of business aviation in international policy and regulatory forums.