Dhaka : Biman Bangladesh Airlines successfully concluded the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for the 12th time and renewed the IOSA registration which is valid up to December 14, 2026.

The audit was conducted on September 1-5, 2024 by a five-member audit team from the IATA accredited Audit Organization, Argos Pros, a USA company.

On the occasion, Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of Biman, emphasized that safety procedures and keeping abreast with the latest industry developments are part of the airline's daily operational services.

He expressed his pride stating, "IOSA registration is considered as an international recognition of operational safety, security, and compliance for the national flag carrier."

The IOSA renewal audit is conducted every two years. IOSA is an internationally recognized evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is an IATA member airline. To retain IATA membership, the airline must have IOSA registration up to date.

IOSA registration is also considered one of the prerequisites for codeshare agreement with other airlines, and in some countries, IOSA registration is required to get a license for regular operation.

The IOSA audit included a comprehensive review and evaluation of policies, programs, processes, and procedures related to operation, maintenance, safety, and security of the airline's operational services.

The audit team thoroughly reviewed detailed operations across various relevant divisions, including flight operations, aircraft engineering and maintenance, flight dispatch, cabin operations, cargo operations, aviation security, ground operations, administration and HR, flight safety, safety and quality, and IT, among others.