Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially achieved being inducted into the Safety Leadership Charter of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) .
In a statement by the airline’s Head of Safety, Mr. Andrew D. Asante-Amankwa said, “We are proud to announce that Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially been inducted into the prestigious IATA Safety Leadership Charter. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to fostering a strong safety culture across all levels of our organization,” adding that, “the Safety Leadership Charter also places AWA among a select group of airlines globally that have pledged to uphold the highest standards of safety leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.”
The Safety Leadership Charter which was jointly signed by the Director General of IATA, Mr. Willie Walsh and the CEO of AWA, Mr. Cui, represents a commitment by industry leaders to the continuous evolution of safety culture within their organizations and by IATA to support this evolution worldwide.
Founded on the principle that a positive safety culture supports open reporting and learning, it facilitates the effective management of safety risks and creates employee engagement based on trust, as well as acts as an essential enabler for a successful business and a thriving aviation industry.
