Air India, which also does ground handling for other international airlines, has received the safety audit certification for ground operations by IATA.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the commercial standards for the airline industry, and conducts safety audits of the airlines that the laid down procedures are followed or not and certifies them.
Erstwhile Air India, had in 2003, was the first airline in India to clear the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
"Air India achieved another milestone when it became the first airline, providing ground services in India, to earn the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) recognition," an airline spokesperson said.
The ISAGO audits were conducted jointly by an auditor from IATA and auditors from the airline.
During the audit, airline''s headquarters'' organisation and management systems as well as the management system at various stations (airports), were assessed on the parameters like passenger and baggage handling, load control, aircraft handling and loading, aircraft ground movement, cargo and mail handling.
15/03/11 PTI/Moneycontrol.com
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