Georgian Airways became IATA member (International Air Transport Association http://www.iata.org/). IATA delegation officially handed over IATA Membership Certificate to Mr. Tamaz Gaiashvili. The ceremony was held at the Head office of the air company.
IATA is the global air transport coordinator focusing on: Flight Safety, Flight Operations, Fare Policy, Technical Maintenance, Aviation Security and International Aviation Standards. Its members comprise 230 carriers - the world's leading passenger and cargo airlines operating 93% of international flights.
Before acceding to IATA membership the air company underwent IOSA Audit. International experts surveyed the observance of safety standards by the company for several months to make sure that the company completely satisfied the demands of airline industry. Airzena successfully completed the audit process and became IOSA registered airline, which is one of the necessary preconditions for IATA membership. In order to become IOSA registered airline, the company had to completely satisfy 872 standards and requirements.
The advantages of IATA Membership are: International recognition, preference over non-IATA member airlines, immediate access to all innovations in aviation industry.