AirAsia Malaysia completes IATA operational safety audit
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AirAsia Malaysia has been officially recognised as an International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registered operator, following the completion of the IOSA audit.
AirAsia Malaysia is the third airline within AirAsia Group to achieve IOSA accreditation, after AirAsia X Malaysia in 2014 and AirAsia Indonesia last month, it said in a statement today.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said this accreditation by a globally recognised safety benchmark demonstrates the airline commitment to safe and secure operations.
“Safety is our top priority, and we will continue working hard to ensure we maintain the highest levels of operational integrity,” Riad added.
Meanwhile, AirAsia Group head of safety Capt Ling Liong Tien said the group is targeting to have its remaining Asean short-haul airlines in the group undergo the IOSA audit by early next year.
IOSA is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess an airline’s operational management and control systems and is regarded by the industry as the global benchmark for safety management.
The audit, conducted bienially, covers eight functional and operational areas: organisation and management system, flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling operations, cargo operations and security management.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which other airlines in the AirAsia Group have already achieved IOSA accreditation?
Which other airlines in the AirAsia Group have already achieved IOSA accreditation?
AirAsia X Malaysia received IOSA accreditation in 2014. AirAsia Indonesia was accredited last month. AirAsia Malaysia is the third airline within the group to achieve this internationally recognised safety benchmark.
Q.What is the AirAsia Group's safety target for its other airlines?
What is the AirAsia Group's safety target for its other airlines?
The group aims for its remaining Asean short-haul airlines to undergo the IOSA audit by early next year. This initiative is part of their commitment to maintaining high levels of operational integrity and safety.
Q.How frequently is the IOSA audit conducted for airlines?
How frequently is the IOSA audit conducted for airlines?
The IOSA audit is conducted biennially, meaning every two years. It assesses an airline's operational management and control systems across eight key functional and operational areas to ensure safety standards.
Q.What specific areas does the IOSA audit cover during its evaluation?
What specific areas does the IOSA audit cover during its evaluation?
The audit covers organisation and management, flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling, cargo operations, and security management. These areas confirm an airline's operational integrity.
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