Moscow, June 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has successfully passed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), meeting IOSA standards. The company's IOSA certification and registration have thus been extended through October 2017.
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IATA auditors conducted a comprehensive five-day audit of Aeroflot’s operations. The audit revealed no deviations from international standards, highlighting Aeroflot’s distinction within the global aviation industry.
This marks the sixth consecutive year Aeroflot has successfully passed the IOSA certification. The airline was the first in Russia’s civil aviation sector to achieve IOSA certification in 2005. Subsequently, several other Russian carriers also obtained IOSA certification, drawing on Aeroflot’s experience.
IOSA standards are regularly updated to address the latest challenges and demands in the aviation industry. The currently effective version is the eighth revision.
IOSA registration is valid for two years and can only be extended upon recertification. This certification is a prerequisite for membership in both IATA and the SkyTeam alliance. Additionally, it is required for airlines wishing to establish or renew code-share agreements with IATA and SkyTeam partners.
This recertification reaffirms that Aeroflot meets the stringent safety requirements set by IATA across all operational areas. Earlier this year, the airline also successfully passed IATA’s Ground Operations Safety Audit.
Aeroflot at a GlanceIntroduction
Aeroflotis Russia’s flagship carrier and one of Europe’s largest airlines. In 2014,Aeroflotcarried 23.6 million passengers (with the Aeroflot Group, including subsidiaries, serving 34.7 million passengers), setting a new record in Russian air passenger traffic. As a proud member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance,Aeroflotoffers flights to 1,052 destinations in 177 countries together with its partners.Aeroflotoperates one of the youngest fleets in the world (compared to other major global airlines), consisting of 160 Airbus, Boeing, and Sukhoi aircraft.Aeroflotis one of the global leaders in flight safety. Its Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) index—a globally recognized key safety metric—is on par with its international peers. As the first Russian airline to receive IATA Operational Safety Audit registration certification (and the fifth time achieving recertification in 2013),Aeroflothas also successfully passed IATA’s Ground Operations Safety Audit and fully complies with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 standards. In 2014,Aeroflotwas named “Best Airline in Eastern Europe” by SKYTRAX for the third time. For more information, visit: http://www.aeroflot.com .