Himalaya Airlines receives IOSA Registration

 Kathmandu, Jan. 9

Himalaya Airlines has become Nepal’s first and only IOSA-registered airlines operator.

The Airlines received IOSA certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on December 28, 2023, with the validity until March 03, 2025, it informed in a statement on Tuesday.

The certificate reads “Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd. has been successfully registered as an IOSA Operator under the IATA Operational Safety Audit programme (IOSA), by the provisions of the IOSA Programme Manual.”

The IOSA certification for Himalaya Airlines confirms that the airlines adheres to the highest safety standards and best practices, providing passengers with a secure and reliable travel experience, claimed the company.

According to it, as the first IOSA-certified airline in Nepal, Himalaya has gained international recognition for its commitment to safety. The rigorous IOSA audit process also evaluates and enhances various aspects of H9’s operations, leading to certifiable efficiency, risk management, and overall performance.

Vijay Shrestha, Vice President of the company, this certification not only validates our ongoing efforts to maintain the highest safety standards but also positions us as a trusted airline in the global aviation community.

Likewise, Deputy Director General of the Aviation Safety and Security Regulation Directorate, Nabina Karmacharya, this accomplishment of Himalaya has helped in reinforcing trust and confidence amongst the passengers, contributing significantly towards the growth and development of air travel in the country.
The IATA-IOSA is a globally recognized and standardized audit programme for airlines which assesses the operational management and control systems of an airline with the primary goal of enhancing operational safety and promoting a common safety standard within the aviation industry.

This process involves an audit of an airline's policies, procedures, and practices. It includes both document reviews and on-site assessments. After the successful completion of the audit and compliance with all findings, IOSA certification is provided to airlines. IOSA registration is thus seen as a mark of safety excellence and is also the prerequisite for IATA membership. 

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 10 January 2024.