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The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Program is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.
The IOSA audit creates a standard that is comparable on a world-wide basis, enabling and maximizing the joint use of audit reports. This has saved the industry over 6,400 redundant audits and continues to lead to extensive cost-savings for IOSA participating airlines. All IATA members are IOSA registered and must remain registered to maintain IATA membership.
IOSA Workshop at WSOC
We are excited to invite you to a free IOSA Workshop on 12 October 2025 at the Fairmont Xiamen, China.
This workshop is held in conjunction with IATA's World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) from 14-16 October 2025!
The IOSA workshop will be in person, featuring updates on the IOSA program, the latest developments in Risk-Based IOSA (RBI) and more.
Space is limited, so be sure to complete the registration form before it's too late! Once you have registered, you will be placed on a waitlist. You will receive an email from the IOSA team when your space at the workshop is confirmed.
IOSA and the Risk-Based Approach
In 2024, IOSA transitioned into a risk-based model, focusing on safety risks, specific to the auditee, rather than applying a "one-size-fits-all" approach. IOSA now delivers an audit scope that will be tailored for each airline. Furthermore, the new approach introduces a maturity assessment of the airline's safety-critical systems and programs.
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Our vision is to make IOSA the leading operational safety audit program in an accident-free world
IOSA Strategic Pillars
Safety
- Improve global safety levels
- Lead operational safety standard
- Support implementation of SMS
- Adopt applicable ICAO safety requirements
Effectiveness
- Minimize the number of redundant audits
- Continuously improve effectiveness of IOSA program
- Build a robust audit program infrastructure
- Seek opportunities to simplify the program processes
Integrity
- Protect and promote the integrity of the IOSA program
- Apply and continuously strengthen control over audit processes
- Continue to meet IATA strategic objectives
- Exercise effective oversight over audit program
Benefits for Airlines and Regulators
- Quality audit program under stewardship of IATA
- Continuous updating of standards to reflect regulatory revisions and best practices
- Elimination of audit redundancy, reducing costs and audit resource requirements
- Structured audit methodology, standardized checklists
IOSA Program
IOSA Registry
Check out the IOSA Registry with over 450 registered airlines on the IATA Connect platform.
IOSA Documentation
Find all the documentation related to the implementation and renewal of your IOSA audit.
Need Additional Information?
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at iosa@iata.org
Got feedback? Connect with our Safety Quality and Compliance team at CR-OSS@iata.org.
Interested in Joining the IOSA Auditor Pool?
IATA is currently looking for Flight Auditors to join the IOSA Auditor Pool. We invite all interested and qualified professionals who have comprehensive operational and auditing experience to apply.
For more information on the requirements for our Flight Auditors and how to submit an application, click here. Please note that only eligible applicants will be contacted.