ZAINAB JUNAID
For the 5th consecutive time, Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving domestic airline, has successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
The airline announced this on Wednesday 13, November 2024 disclosing that its first IOSA certification was renewed in 2015 and has subsequently renewed it in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and again in 2024.
In a statement made available by MONDAY UKOHA, Business Manager, Aviation & Allied Business Publications, Overland Airways was audited in eight (8) disciplines to achieve this feat.
Speaking on the landmark achievement, Capt. Edward Boyo, Accountable Executive and Chief Executive Officer of Overland, noted that the renewal of Overland Airways IOSA certification is an attestation of the airline’s commitment to operate inline with the best international standards.
“It is a further validation of Overland Airways’ sustained service promise, over the past 22 years of our existence, to offer our esteemed customers safe, convenient and comfortable flight services across our expanding route network.
“Overland Airways service offering has evolved from an all-turboprop fleet to a mixed fleet with the introduction of two (2) brand-new Embraer E175 jets. In August 2024, in line with its strategic plan, Overland Airways commenced direct flight services between Lagos and Abuja, relieving the capacity crunch on the route.
“The rigorous audit process for IOSA certification which positions Overland Airways as one of the leading airlines on the African continent would not have been possible without the commitment of our dedicated staff. We equally extend our appreciation to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for their invaluable support,” Capt. Boyo added.
IOSA is the internationally recognized safety benchmark for airlines across the world, and a requirement for African Union airlines. IOSA has over 417 airlines across the world on the registry and has become a global standard for operational safety.