Akasa Air has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association representing over 360 carriers across the world that account for more than 80 per cent of global air traffic. This marks a significant milestone in the airline’s journey and reflects Akasa Air’s growing role in the global aviation landscape.
IATA membership follows key safety milestone
Akasa Air’s admission into IATA in just over three years of commencing operations follows the airline’s remarkable achievement of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), a major safety milestone recognising its global operational standards, which is a mandatory prerequisite for membership. The achievement underscores Akasa Air’s strong safety culture and adherence to internationally benchmarked operational processes.
IATA plays a critical role in shaping international aviation standards across safety, security, sustainability, technology and operational efficiency, while also providing a platform for collaboration among airlines, regulators and industry partners worldwide. Akasa Air’s induction into IATA enhances the airline’s global standing and enables deeper engagement with international stakeholders.
Collaborating on the future of global aviation
Through this membership, Akasa Air will actively participate in industry wide dialogue, contribute to the development of best practices, and collaborate on initiatives related to safety management, digital transformation and sustainable aviation which are the key focus areas for the future of global air travel.
Industry perspective
Commenting on the development, Sheldon Hee, Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific for IATA said: “IATA plays a central role in shaping the global aviation ecosystem by establishing rigorous industry benchmarks and fostering collaboration across key stakeholders worldwide. India’s aviation potential is huge, with the industry supporting 7.7 million jobs and US$53.6 billion in economic contribution. We look forward to engaging with Akasa Air and to their active participation in shaping the airline industry’s agenda, priorities and initiatives in India, the Asia Pacific region, and globally.”
Akasa Air’s leadership outlook
Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air, said: “IATA plays a central role in shaping the global aviation ecosystem by establishing rigorous industry benchmarks and fostering collaboration across key stakeholders worldwide. Akasa Air’s membership underscores our disciplined approach to growth, and our unwavering commitment to meeting the highest global standards of safety, operational excellence and sustainability. We are confident that this association will strengthen our global credibility and position Akasa as a future-ready Indian airline on the world stage.”
