Atlas Air Achieves Safety Benchmark

Atlas Air has achieved a globally recognized safety and quality standard following a stringent audit of its operational standards and procedures. By completing the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), Atlas Air continues to demonstrate an international and industry-leading commitment to safety. Atlas Air received the IOSA registration as part of its membership in IATA following a series of stringent audits by an IATA-accredited auditor. It is valid until November 2009, and is renewable thereafter every two years subject to future audits. The audit covers key areas of Atlas Air’s operations: corporate organization and management structure; flight operations; flight dispatch; aircraft engineering and maintenance; ground handling; cargo operations; and airline security. William J. Flynn, President and CEO of AAWW, said “our customers also benefit from this achievement as they will be able to take advantage of our IOSA registration without having to conduct separate safety and quality audits of their own, therefore saving them time and reducing their costs.”