The International Air Transport Association started the IATA Operational Safety Audit in 2001 to satisfy two specific needs of the aviation industry in the areas of efficiency of costs and safety.
The air transport industry is subject to a growing proliferation of audits which often overlap in intent and content. IOSA is modifying this situation, by introducing a single standard accepted worldwide for this type of audit.
The operational safety of airlines continues to be the industry’s main priority. Compliance with the regulations and practices recommended in the IOSA programme will help airlines achieve operational safety in all key areas, as well as operate more efficiently.
IOSA, as a globally accepted audit programme, can replace the majority of code share audits that are carried out at present. An airline that has been audited and is in compliance with IOSA regulations projects a positive image with regard to the integrity of its operations and its ability to manage associated risks, drastically reducing the number of operational audits to which it is subject. The immediate result will be a reduction in costs, as fewer human resources need to be dedicated to this function. IOSA represents operational excellence and, for a registered IOSA operator, there exists greater potential for a whole range of opportunities (e.g., code sharing, wet leasing, aircraft leasing, etc.). |
