IATA Calls For Safety Measures In India

IATA recommends that its Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) be made mandatory for all Indian carriers.
“The recent Air India Express crash reminded us that safety is a constant challenge. Establishing the Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council (CASAC) is an important step forward. Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of IATA, said at an industry meeting in New Delhi. "I strongly encourage CASAC to recommend IOSA is mandated for all India’s carriers. IOSA has helped IATA’s members achieve a safety record 2.5 times better than the global average. Taking advantage of this global standard will add a new dimension to India’s safety oversight,” he added.
On Sept. 28 in Montreal, a safety agreement will be signed for the first time among major organizations— IATA, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the U.S. FAA, and the European Union (EU)—for sharing safety data. A declaration of intent was signed in March.
The four organizations are working on a way to standardize safety audit information and ensure compliance with local privacy laws and policies. This is targeted to be completed within 12 to 18 months.
Bisignani voiced his concerns over the congested Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai and the need to have an alternate airport by 2016, when passenger numbers could reach 40 million. He also says there is a need for liberalization in foreign direct investment, as well as for security and environmental responsibility.
27/09/10 Neelam Mathews/Aviation Week

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Categories: Foreign Sep 2010, Indian Aviation- In General Sep 2010, Safety Sep 2010