flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has taken a major step in enhancing its safety culture by signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter.
The charter, signed by flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer Ghaith Al Ghaith, highlights the airline leadership’s firm commitment to upholding the highest safety standards across the organisation.
By joining more than 150 global airlines, flydubai demonstrates its dedication to safety excellence and its continuous efforts to nurture a strong safety culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both passengers and staff.
The IATA Safety Leadership Charter is a ground-breaking global initiative, developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, designed to promote safety through visible leadership engagement. It empowers aviation leaders to foster safety awareness, trust, and accountability at every level of an airline’s operations.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, “We are pleased to sign the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, re-emphasising our commitment to the highest standards of aviation safety. By embedding the Charter’s guiding principles into our daily operations and sharing our experiences, insights and best practices, we aim to further contribute towards a stronger and safer global aviation industry. Fostering a safety-first culture remains a high priority at flydubai and we look forward to working with our industry partners to maintain safety throughout our entire operations.”
The charter’s core principles include demonstrating a collective commitment to safety through actions and words, promoting safety awareness across the entire organisation, and continually assessing and improving the airline’s safety culture.
Khalid Alhumaidan, Senior Vice President of Compliance, Safety & Sustainability at flydubai, added, “Joining the IATA Safety Leadership Charter marks an important milestone in flydubai’s journey to continuously strengthen our safety culture. Leadership plays a vital role in shaping safety outcomes, and through this Charter, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting trust, accountability and transparency at every level of the organisation. It reflects our ongoing efforts to enhance our Safety Management System and ensure that every decision we make prioritises the wellbeing of our passengers, workforce and stakeholders.”
(Inputs from WAM)
