Air Astana Passes 5th IATA Operational Safety Audit

Air Astana has successfully undergone IATA's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for the fifth time.

The airline first passed the audit in 2007 and then again in 2009, 2011, 2013 and now 2015. The next audit is scheduled for 2017.

During the latest audit, documentation and implementation of nearly 1,000 IOSA standards were verified on all aspects of the airline’s activities. These included organization and management, flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling, cargo operation and security.

“We are pleased to have yet again successfully completed IATA’s Operational Safety Audit,” said President of Air Astana, Peter Foster, OBE.

Air Astana commenced regular flight operations on 15 May 2002 and currently operates a network of over 60 international and domestic routes from hubs in Almaty and Astana.

The airline operates a fleet of 30 aircraft including three Boeing 767-300ER, five Boeing 757-200, thirteen Airbus A320 family aircraft and nine Embraer E-190.