APA – Kigali (Rwanda) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) have announced that Rwanda flag carrier RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter.
The Charter is aimed at strengthening organizational safety culture, which is an area of focus in IATA’s Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), under Focus Africa, according to a statement seen by APA in Kigali.
The IATA Safety Leadership Charter was developed in consultation with IATA members and the wider aviation community to support industry executives in continuing to evolve a positive safety culture within their organisations.
Reacting on the move, Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir said: “At RwandAir, safety is not just a priority but a fundamental principle guiding our operations.”
“Our organisational 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,” she said.
Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’ Regional Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East pointed out that enhancing aviation safety in Africa is not just a critical priority but also 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,” he said.
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