IATA Announces that 100 Airline CEOs Commit to Safety Leadership Charter

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 100 airline CEOs have now pledged their commitment to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter since its introduction at the 2023 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference. The most recent addition to this list, Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton, was confirmed during the event held in Marrakech from October 1-3.

Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, emphasized the significance of this milestone, noting that the CEOs who have signed the charter, including Embleton, represent roughly 70% of global air traffic. He stressed that aviation’s strong safety culture originates at the highest levels of leadership and called on the remaining airline CEOs to follow suit. Walsh expressed his anticipation that by the next IATA World Safety and Operations Conference, the industry will be much closer to universal adoption of the charter.

Lynne Embleton highlighted Aer Lingus’ dedication to safety, stating that the airline prioritizes safety above all else. She emphasized the role of leadership in establishing and maintaining a robust safety culture, ensuring that every decision made at Aer Lingus is centered on the well-being of passengers, crew, and overall operations. By signing the charter, she reaffirmed the airline’s steadfast commitment to safety and its role in promoting a safety-first mindset throughout the industry.

The IATA Safety Leadership Charter was developed in collaboration with IATA members and industry stakeholders, outlining eight key leadership principles that CEOs commit to upholding:

• Leading by example: Ensuring safety is reinforced through both actions and words.
• Raising awareness: Promoting safety consciousness at all organizational levels, from executive management to frontline staff.
• Integrating safety into business: Embedding safety into strategic, operational, and performance measures across the organization.
• Building capacity: Enhancing internal capabilities to proactively manage safety and achieve safety objectives.
• Fostering trust: Cultivating an environment where employees are empowered to report safety concerns without fear of repercussions.
• Establishing clear expectations: Clearly defining acceptable and unacceptable safety-related behaviors.
• Promoting shared responsibility: Encouraging employees at all levels to take ownership of safety in their respective roles.
• Continuous improvement: Regularly assessing and improving the organization’s safety culture.

The IATA Safety Leadership Charter stands as a testament to the industry’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety through strong leadership and accountability.

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