They will leverage insights from the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISSA) to support ANAC’s regulatory oversight activities, thereby bolstering safety monitoring capabilities.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC Brazil) are partnering to strengthen safety oversight in Brazil’s aviation sector with an agreement for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) programs to support and complement ANAC’s oversight of airline operations.
IATA and ANAC are set to collaborate across several key areas to enhance aviation safety and efficiency. They will leverage insights from the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISSA) to support ANAC’s regulatory oversight activities, thereby bolstering safety monitoring capabilities. The partnership aims to identify best practices that will streamline safety oversight processes while ensuring the effectiveness of IOSA and ISSA standards. Additionally, IATA and ANAC will engage in joint workshops and training sessions to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing in safety oversight. Together, they will also explore further initiatives aimed at continuously improving airline operational safety.
Globally, over 40 civil aviation authorities, including ANAC Brazil, are using IOSA and ISSA to complement their regulatory oversight. These programs are internationally recognized evaluation systems that assess airlines’ operational management and control systems from a safety perspective.
“Safety is a common top priority for everyone in aviation. We look forward to working with ANAC to further strengthen safety oversight in Brazil with IOSA and ISSA. Both programs have a solid track record of supporting improved safety performance. We are confident that this will be a model partnership for other regulators to follow,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Operations, Safety and Security.
“This MoU marks an important step in enhancing the safety standards of Brazil’s aviation industry. By integrating IOSA and ISSA into our safety oversight processes, we are reinforcing our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of operational safety in Brazil,” said Bruno Diniz Del Bel, Head of Department, Department of Flight Standards ANAC Brazil.
