IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) is a globally recognised evaluation system for airline operational management and control systems. IOSA registration is a condition of IATA membership and is accepted by regulatory authorities worldwide. The IOSA Standards Manual covers eight operational areas: corporate organisation and management, flight operations, operational control/flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling, cargo operations, and security management. Over 400 airlines on the IOSA registry. Biennial audit cycle.
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Framework Domains (9)
IATA IOSA Scope + Programme
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Scope-Programme-Registry-RBI-AuditCycle | IATA IOSA - Programme Scope + Registry + Audit Cycle + Risk-Based IOSA + Accredited Audit Organizations |
IATA IOSA Section 1 - ORG
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section1-ORG-Organization-ManagementSystem-SMS | IATA IOSA Section 1 - ORG Organization and Management System + Safety Management System (SMS) + Safety Policy + Hazard ID + Quality |
IATA IOSA Section 2 - FLT
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section2-FLT-FlightOperations | IATA IOSA Section 2 - FLT Flight Operations + Flight Crew + Training + Operations Manual |
IATA IOSA Section 3 - DSP
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section3-DSP-OperationalControl-FlightDispatch | IATA IOSA Section 3 - DSP Operational Control + Flight Dispatch + Flight Watch + Crew Briefing |
IATA IOSA Section 4 - MNT
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section4-MNT-AircraftEngineering-Maintenance | IATA IOSA Section 4 - MNT Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance + CAMO + Maintenance Programme + Records |
IATA IOSA Section 5 - CAB
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section5-CAB-CabinOperations | IATA IOSA Section 5 - CAB Cabin Operations + Cabin Crew + Safety Procedures + Emergency Equipment |
IATA IOSA Section 6 - GRH
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section6-GRH-GroundHandlingOperations | IATA IOSA Section 6 - GRH Ground Handling Operations + Aircraft Loading + Passenger + Ramp |
IATA IOSA Section 7 - CGO
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section7-CGO-CargoOperations | IATA IOSA Section 7 - CGO Cargo Operations + Dangerous Goods + Cargo Security + Acceptance + Loading |
IATA IOSA Section 8 - SEC
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATA-IOSA-Section8-SEC-SecurityManagement-AVSEC | IATA IOSA Section 8 - SEC Security Management + Aviation Security Programme (AVSEC) + ICAO Annex 17 Alignment |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual, you already cover:
MITRE ATT&CK
22%
2 controls mapped
Compare →Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
22%
2 controls mapped
Compare →OWASP Top 10:2025
22%
2 controls mapped
Compare →+ 202 more: OWASP MASVS (22%), OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM) (22%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual?
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual is a compliance framework from International (IATA) with 9 domains and 9 controls. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) is a globally recognised evaluation system for airline operational management and control systems. IOSA registration is a condition of IATA membership and is accepted by regulatory authorities worldwide. The IOSA Standards Manual covers eight operational areas: corporate organisation and management, flight operations, operational control/flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling, cargo operations, and security management. Over 400 airlines on the IOSA registry. Biennial audit cycle. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual have?
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual has 9 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are IATA IOSA Scope + Programme (1 controls), IATA IOSA Section 1 - ORG (1 controls), IATA IOSA Section 2 - FLT (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual map to?
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual maps to 205 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are MITRE ATT&CK (22% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (22% coverage), OWASP Top 10:2025 (22% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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