IATA and ANAC Brazil Partner to Enhance Aviation Safety Oversight

“Safety is a common top priority for everyone in aviation,” stated Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety, and Security.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a partnership with the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC Brazil) aimed at strengthening safety oversight in Brazil’s aviation sector. This collaboration will incorporate the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) programs to bolster ANAC’s regulatory oversight of airline operations. Key Statements on the Partnership:

“Safety is a common top priority for everyone in aviation,” stated Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety, and Security. He expressed optimism about the partnership, noting, “We look forward to working with ANAC to further strengthen safety oversight in Brazil with IOSA and ISSA. Both programs have a solid track record of supporting improved safety performance. We are confident that this will be a model partnership for other regulators to follow.”

Bruno Diniz Del Bel, Head of the Department of Flight Standards at ANAC Brazil, emphasized the significance of the agreement, saying, “This MoU marks an important step in enhancing the safety standards of Brazil’s aviation industry. By integrating IOSA and ISSA into our safety oversight processes, we are reinforcing our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of operational safety in Brazil.”

Collaborative Areas of Focus

The partnership between IATA and ANAC Brazil will focus on several key areas:

Supporting State Oversight: Insights from IOSA and ISSA will complement ANAC’s regulatory oversight activities, enhancing safety monitoring capabilities.

Enhancing Efficiency: The collaboration aims to identify best practices to improve the efficiency of safety oversight processes while ensuring the suitability and effectiveness of IOSA and ISSA standards.

Workshops and Training: IATA and ANAC will conduct joint workshops and training sessions to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing regarding safety oversight.

Continuous Improvement: The two organizations will explore additional activities that support the improvement of airline operational safety.

Global Context

Globally, over 40 civil aviation authorities, including ANAC Brazil, utilize the IOSA and ISSA programs to enhance their regulatory oversight. These internationally recognized evaluation systems assess airlines’ operational management and control systems from a safety perspective, contributing to improved safety standards across the aviation industry.

The collaboration between IATA and ANAC Brazil represents a proactive step toward ensuring the highest levels of operational safety in Brazilian aviation. By integrating IOSA and ISSA into existing oversight processes, this partnership not only underscores the importance of safety in the aviation sector but also sets a precedent for other regulatory bodies worldwide to follow.