Qatar Airways Group Attains a New ISO Certification in Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Qatar Airways is proud to recognise its commitment in preventing work-related injuries and improving the wellbeing of its employees by attaining ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, awarded by Bureau Veritas. The certification was achieved through various preventative measures including the implementation of risk assessments, trainings and regular inspections of adherence. Over […]

Qatar Airways Cargo achieves CEIV Live Animals

Qatar Airways Cargo has become the fourth airline in the world to achieve IATA’s CEIV Live Animals certification. The certification applies at Qatar Airways’ Doha headquarters and the QAS Cargo Doha hub, and covers all animals (amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, invertebrates, mammals, or reptiles) that Qatar Airways Cargo is authorised to carry. As well as […]

SAASA: The first air cargo terminal in Peru to obtain CEIV Pharma Certification – IATA, for transportation and handling of pharmaceutical products

SAASA is the first in Peru to receive CEIV Pharma Certification – IATA, a seal of excellence that guarantees the traceability, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products. After a rigorous process of staff training, auditing and certification, Servicios Aeroportuarios Andinos S.A. (SAASA) obtained the CEIV Pharma Certification of Excellence in the Handling of Pharmaceutical Products […]

Airbus A330-900 receives EASA Type Certification

The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The Type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Certification Director, Trevor Woods, and handed over by EASA’s Head of Large Aeroplanes Certification, Ludovic Aron, to Airbus’ Head of Engineering for Commercial Aircraft, Jean-Brice […]

Swiss WorldCargo obtains CEIV-Pharma certification

Zurich-based carrier Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Swiss International Airlines, has gained its CEIV-Pharma certification this week, assuring that all segments of its supply chain network, operating in more than 84 countries, meet the strict temperature-control standards set by IATA. The carrier, while small, has carved out a niche in the sector of […]

Etihad Airways secures IATA certification for successful implementation of enhanced booking system

Etihad Airways has successfully implemented a new booking standard driven by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that enhances the level of information flow between travel agents and airline reservation systems. The New Distribution Capability (NDC) booking standard has been made possible following successful testing by Etihad Airways with Sabre Airline Solutions in partnership with […]

World Aero achieves FAA Part-145 Repair Station certification

Aircraft wheel and brake MRO World Aero has achieved FAA certification as a Part-145 Repair Station for their UK based facility, close to London"™s Gatwick, Heathrow and City Airports. The wheel and brake repair facility is now EASA/FAA dual release certified. FAA certification allows World Aero to carry out maintenance of wheel and brake components […]

Solomon Airlines Awarded Second IATA IOSA Certification

Marking yet another major benchmark in its 53-year history Solomon Airlines has been awarded with its second IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification* (IOSA). Announcing the news, Solomon Airline"™ CEO, Captain Ron Sumsum was quick to recognise each one of the national carrier"™s team members, all of whom he said played a key role in helping […]