Jeddah: October 07, 2025
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has successfully renewed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) under the newly introduced Risk-Based IATA Operational Safety Audit (RBI) framework.
This milestone not only secures Saudia’s IOSA registration for the eleventh consecutive time, but also highlights the airline’s exceptional standards in safety and performance.
This year’s audit marked a major achievement for Saudia, being its first under the RBI framework, which represents the next evolution in aviation safety oversight, focusing on airline-specific risk profiles and performance data to deliver a more targeted and predictive assessment.
IOSA is a globally recognized safety evaluation program that assesses an airline’s operational management and control systems. RBI introduces a more predictive and customized approach, leveraging performance data and risk profiles to enhance oversight, and focusing on airline-specific safety priorities.
The audit covered eight core domains: Organization Management, Aviation Security, Flight Operations, Flight Dispatch, In-Flight Services, Maintenance Management, Ground Operations, and Cargo Operations.
Capt. Mohamed Dahduli, Vice President of Safety, Aviation Security & Quality at Saudia, stated: “Safety is at the core of everything we do at Saudia. Renewing our IOSA registration once again reflects the strength of our safety culture and the robustness of our operational systems. It’s a proud moment that highlights the dedication of our teams and our ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding global aviation standards”.
As Saudia expands its global reach and modernizes its operations, this recognition reinforces the airline’s leadership in aviation safety and readiness to thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive industry.
