Air Seychelles receives IOSA certification

The audit conducted last year in August which proceeded over one week, was for the first time compared to previous years, held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The rigorous audit, requiring intense planning, covered the airlines’ safety practices across eight operational areas, including its flight, cabin and ground operations, aircraft maintenance facilities, cargo, security management, operational control centre as well as compliance and safety.

The lead coordinator of the IOSA audit and Head of Management Systems at Air Seychelles, Gerard Edmond said: “Every two years, Air Seychelles as an IATA member undergoes an in-depth audit to verify if the airline is operating in adherence to global industry safety standards.

"Whilst the IOSA standards are continuously being upgraded and adjusted, I am pleased that every time the audit is conducted, recommended practices addressing any gaps at the initial stage, are welcomed and addressed meticulously by the relevant teams, ensuring the airline is continuously conforming to the most challenging industry standards."

Acting chief executive, Sandy Benoiton added: “The safety of our aircraft, passengers and crew, remains our top priority in everything that we do, and now having successfully renewed our IOSA certification, I must say that I am indeed very proud of all the teams involved in the audit process for their professionalism and diligence throughout.

"I also take this opportunity to congratulate all the operational staff members for keeping an exemplary safety record for Air Seychelles and for operating on par with safety standards that are internationally recognised.”