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.