Porter Earns Global Industry Standard for Operational Safety

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited (PACL) has achieved a significant operational milestone with registration in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program.

The IOSA registration, which covers Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 operations, confirms the airline’s adherence to the highest global safety standards for operational management and control. This achievement is a key step in Porter’s growth strategy, enabling future partnerships with international carriers.​

“Safety is the foundation of our growth and part of the promise we make to our passengers,” said Kent Woodside, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Porter Airlines. “Achieving IOSA registration for our E195-E2 operations validates our investment in world-class safety management systems. It signals to the global aviation community that Porter operates with rigorous discipline, even during a period of exceptional growth.”

The IOSA program is the internationally-recognized benchmark for global airline safety management. The comprehensive audit assessed PACL’s documentation and implementation of over 900 standards and recommended practices across key operational areas, including:

• Flight operations and dispatch
• Aircraft engineering and maintenance
• Cabin operations
• Ground handling and cargo operations
• Operational security

Registration in the IOSA program provides Porter with a standardized framework for safety audits, reducing redundancy and streamlining compliance processes. Crucially, it facilitates commercial opportunities with other IOSA-registered airlines, supporting Porter’s objective to continue expanding its reach through partnerships.​

About Porter

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.

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