The Charter is aimed toward strengthening organizational security tradition, which is an space of focus in IATA’s Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), beneath Focus Africa.
AMMAN – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced that RwandAir has turn into the newest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter.
“At RwandAir, safety is not just a priority but a fundamental principle guiding our operations. Our organizational culture is deeply rooted in robust safety practices, making it the cornerstone of our operational integrity. By signing the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, we are not only reaffirming our unwavering commitment to a culture of safety but also recognizing the imperative to continuously build on the work that has gone before,” mentioned Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir.
“Enhancing aviation safety in Africa is not just a critical priority; it’s a fundamental component of the continent’s overall development. Fostering a robust safety culture is paramount. We commend RwandAir’s leadership for their commitment to safety by signing the IATA Safety Leadership Charter. This clearly demonstrates their dedication to cultivating a strong safety culture and continuously striving for improvements that benefit not only RwandAir but the broader industry as well,” mentioned Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’ Regional Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East.
The IATA Safety Leadership Charter was developed in session with IATA members and the broader aviation neighborhood to help trade executives in persevering with evolving a constructive security tradition inside their organizations.
Safety Leadership guiding ideas embody:
- Leading the duty to security via each phrases and actions.
- Fostering security consciousness amongst staff, the management crew, and the board.
- Creating an environment of belief, the place all staff really feel accountable for security and are inspired and anticipated to report safety-related info.
- Guiding the combination of security into enterprise methods, processes, and efficiency measures and creating the interior capability to handle and obtain organizational security targets.
- Regularly assessing and enhancing organizational security tradition.
Safety leaders from greater than 40 airways are the primary signatories. RwandAir is the second service in Africa to signal, following Ethiopian Airlines who made the dedication on the launch of the Safety Leadership Charter in September 2023.
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