Ibom Air, a Nigerian-based airline, has been formally presented with the Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certificate by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its exemplary operational management and safety controls.
The certificate was awarded after a rigorous audit conducted in the second half of 2022, just over three years after the airline commenced commercial operations.
The IOSA certification is a globally recognized standard for airline safety and operational evaluation. Established in 2003, it uses internationally recognized quality auditing principles to assess an airline’s safety management systems and operational control.
It has since become the international standard for airline safety and operational evaluation, accepted by airlines, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders worldwide.
The presentation of the IOSA certificate to Ibom Air took place at the airline’s headquarters in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, and was received by the airline’s management team, led by the CEO, Mfon Udom, from IATA representatives, including Area Manager, West and Central Africa, Dr. Samson Fatokun, and Assistant Director Operations, Safety and Security, West and Central Africa, Jennifer Aisha Yeates.
In response to the presentation, the Chief Operating Officer of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, commended the Ibom Air team for the achievement and expressed appreciation for the continuous efforts by staff to make the airline a world-class African regional airline, as stated in the company’s vision statement.
The IOSA certification places Ibom Air in a position to expand its wings across Africa, as it seeks to establish multiple interline agreements and excellent cooperation with partner airlines.
The certification also signifies Ibom Air’s commitment to ensuring the highest level of safety and operational excellence, setting the standard for African regional airlines.