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IATA Operational Safety Audits (IOSA)

What is IOSA?

The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) is the emerging global airline standard. This program aims to reduce the number of overlapping audits by use of a single standardized system that will be accepted worldwide. By eliminating the need for so many audits, IOSA will result in immediate cost savings in the short term, and greater cost efficiencies through improved operations in the long term. IOSA becomes extremely important when an airline or air transportation organization wishes to distinguish itself by complying with this accepted global standard.

Who Can Benefit From IOSA?

Any air carrier—or business that supports air carrier operations—that sees the need for improved safety and efficiency in any phase of its operations can benefit from an IOSA audit.

These businesses include:

	International airlines
	Major domestic airlines
	Regional airlines
	Cargo carriers
	MRO providers
	Corporate aviation departments

What Does IOSA Cover?

IATA’s auditing standard focuses on key aspects of airline and airline support operations, including:

	Corporate organization and management
	Flight operations
	Operational control/flight dispatch
	Ground handling
	Engineering and maintenance
	Cabin operations
	Cargo operations
	Operational security