Benefits of IOSA
With the implementation and international acceptance of IOSA, airlines and regulators will achieve the following benefits:
-The establishment of the first internationally recognised operational audit standards;
-A reduction of costs and audit resource requirements for airlines and regulators;
-Continuous updating of standards to reflect regulatory revisions and the evolution of best practices within the industry;
-A quality audit programme under the continuing stewardship of IATA;
-Accredited audit organisations with formally trained and qualified auditors;
-Accredited training organisations with structured auditor training courses;
-A structured audit methodology, including standardised checklists;
-Elimination of audit redundancy through mutual acceptance of audit reports; and,
-Development of auditor training courses for the airline industry.