Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has successfully attained the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certificate for the fourth consecutive time.

MACL completed its fourth ISAGO Recertification Audit and renewed the registration under the IATA ISAGO Program on August 18, 2022.

MACL and Velana International Airport (VIA) has been certified under this program since 2016.

At a special ceremony held on Thursday, the Safety, Security and Quality Department of MACL handed over the ISAGO certificate to the Managing Director of MACL Mahjoob Shujau.

MACL accomplished the requirements of ISAGO certification after an intensive audit carried out by IATA in areas of Organization and Management, Load Control, Passenger & Baggage Handling, Aircraft Handling & Loading, Aircraft ground Movement, Cargo & Mail Handling.

During the ISAGO certification process, required manuals were developed for ground operations and regular internal audits were carried out.

IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) is a globally recognized audit program developed by International Air Transport Association (IATA).

MACL highlights that the ISAGO has been a beneficial program for MACL to continuously improve the safety and efficiency of its ground operations through standardizing operational procedures, demonstrating its conformity to the industry best practices and standards.