Firefly Achieves IOSA Registry Renewal Following Successful Risk-Based Audit

Firefly is pleased to announce that it has successfully extended the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registry for a further two (2) years until February 2028, reaffirming the airline’s continued commitment to maintaining the highest global standards of operational safety and reliability.

Firefly’s IOSA Registry Renewal
- Date: 12 February 2026, KLIA.
- Achievement: Firefly has successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registry for another two years, valid until February 2028.
- Audit Type: This renewal followed Firefly’s first Risk-Based IOSA (RBI) audit, marking a transition from the conventional IOSA methodology to a more advanced, risk-focused approach.

What the Risk-Based IOSA Audit Means
- Focus: Tailored to each airline’s unique safety risks rather than applying a uniform checklist.
- Scope: Covered multiple operational areas:
- Organisation & safety management systems
- Flight operations & dispatch
- Aircraft engineering & maintenance
- Cabin operations
- Ground handling & cargo operations
- Operational security
- Benchmark: Aligned with IATA’s global safety standards.

Leadership Statement
- Bryan Foong, CEO of Airline Business (MAG):
- Called the renewal a proud moment for Firefly.
- Highlighted professionalism, discipline, and teamwork across the organisation.
- Reaffirmed safety as the foundation of operations and pledged to strengthen systems further.

Significance
- Reinforces passenger, partner, and regulator confidence in Firefly’s operations.
- Demonstrates strong compliance and robust safety governance.
- Positions Firefly as a carrier aligned with globally recognised safety benchmarks.

This renewal is not just a regulatory milestone — it signals Firefly’s commitment to evolving safety practices and adapting to modern risk-based frameworks that are shaping the future of aviation safety.