Saudia passes IATA Operational Safety Audit

Saudia has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for the 10th time and renewed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.

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Conducted every two years by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), IOSA is an accredited international evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. IOSA certification is considered one of the prerequisites for IATA membership, and in some countries, IOSA certification is required to get a license for regular operation.

Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of Saudia, emphasised that safety procedures and keeping track of the latest developments are part of Saudia’s daily operational processes. He expressed his pride by saying: “IOSA certificate is considered an international recognition of operational safety for the national flag carrier."

“Saudia implements and prioritises strict internal procedures to ensure safety and excellence of its operations, encompassing over 460 daily flights across four continents. Our people's unwavering dedication to our meticulous procedures has led to the achievement of passing the audit at this advanced level and resulted in receiving the best safety and operational quality reports.,” said Koshy.