Akasa Air achieves IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration in record time, reaffirming its commitment to world-class safety

National, 1 December 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has achieved registration under the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme, a globally recognised benchmark of airline operational safety.

Akasa Air has achieved this milestone in record time of just over three years since commencing operations. The IOSA audit was undertaken voluntarily, reinforcing the airline’s dedication to building and sustaining a robust, world-class safety culture.

Commenting on the milestone, Capt. Gaurav Pathak, Chief of Flight Safety, Akasa Air, said, “Achieving IOSA registration in just over three years is a significant milestone for Akasa and a testament to the discipline, professionalism, and safety mindset demonstrated by our teams across the organisation. We have built a strong and resilient safety culture from day one, and this recognition reinforces that we are operating at global standards. We remain committed to continuously strengthening our systems and processes as we scale and serve more passengers across India and beyond.”

Established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), IOSA is an internationally accepted system designed to assess an airline’s operational management and control processes. The comprehensive audit covers key operational areas, including flight operations, engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground operations, cargo, security, and organisational management systems.

Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has built safety and reliability ecosystems of the highest standards, driven by globally benchmarked processes, rigorous training, and a culture of continuous improvement. Completing the rigorous IOSA audit so early in its journey further strengthens the airline’s global credibility and positions it among a select group of carriers that have successfully demonstrated compliance with the highest international operational and safety standards.

About Akasa Air

Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares - all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians. Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 22 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 26 domestic and six international destinations, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh , Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) Kuwait City (Kuwait) and Phuket (Thailand). With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 30 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also have a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline's promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.