Key Benefits

With the implementation and international acceptance of IOSA, airlines and regulators will achieve the following benefits:

	The establishment of the first internationally recognized 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 program under the continuing stewardship of IATA
	Accredited audit organizations with formally trained and qualified auditors
	Accredited training organizations with structured auditor training courses
	A structured audit methodology, including standardized checklists
	Elimination of audit redundancy through mutual acceptance of audit reports
	Development of auditor training courses for the airline industry