Arajet Reaches Historic Milestone in Aviation Safety as Dominican Carrier Gains Coveted IOSA Certification Signifying Excellence Across All Operations: You Need to Know

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Dominican Republic-based airline Arajet has reached a significant milestone by earning the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) registration from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), one of the most respected benchmarks for aviation safety worldwide. This certification is recognized across the global airline industry as the gold standard for operational safety audits.

With this accomplishment, Arajet becomes the first airline from the Dominican Republic to enter the IOSA registry, marking a historic achievement for the country’s aviation sector. The certification not only highlights the airline’s adherence to the highest international safety standards but also demonstrates its dedication to operational efficiency, service quality, and passenger confidence.

Arajet’s inclusion in the IOSA registry reflects years of rigorous training, stringent internal audits, and a company-wide commitment to safety protocols. By achieving this distinction, the airline positions itself among the world’s leading carriers in terms of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

The milestone reinforces Arajet’s mission to deliver safe and high-quality travel experiences while setting new benchmarks for the Dominican aviation industry. As the airline continues to expand its routes and services, this recognition provides a strong foundation of trust for passengers and partners alike, both domestically and internationally.

The airline’s inclusion in the IOSA registry reinforces its reputation as a forward-thinking and safety-conscious carrier, ensuring passengers can rely on consistent excellence across all aspects of their travel experience. Arajet’s achievement also highlights the growing prominence of the Dominican Republic in the global aviation community, showcasing the nation’s ability to meet world-class standards in airline operations.“This recognition not only validates the safety culture we practice daily, but also confirms that our processes are aligned with the highest international standards,” stated Víctor Miguel Pacheco, CEO and founder of Arajet, who added: “Being the first Dominican airline to obtain IOSA registration is a source of national pride and a vote of confidence from our passengers, employees, and partners throughout the region.”

IOSA certification is a globally recognized audit system that evaluates an airline’s operational management and control processes, covering areas such as flight operations, dispatch and operational control, maintenance and airworthiness, cabin services, and ground handling.

The certification aims to enhance operational safety by ensuring adherence to international standards and best practices. Inclusion in the IOSA Registry signifies that an airline has successfully undergone a thorough and benchmarked assessment against the highest industry standards.

The ceremony of  presentation of the certificate was led by Igor Rodríguez, Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), who stated that: “As Director of IDAC, we celebrate this historic milestone: Arajet’s inclusion in IATA’s IOSA registry, an achievement that confirms compliance with the highest international operational safety standards and consolidates the Dominican Republic’s leadership as an air hub of the Americas.”

Serkan Simitcioglu, Head of the IOSA Program at IATA, stated that “IOSA fosters an operational discipline that is transversal across all areas of an airline. The audit process —which includes document review, interviews, and live observation of operations— enables airlines to strengthen their safety culture and reach the next level of international standards.”.

In this regard, Garret Malone, Arajet’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), noted that “IOSA the registration strengthens the confidence of passengers, authorities, airports, and partner airlines, opening doors to new alliances and interline agreements and contributing to the connectivity that Arajet offers from the Dominican Republic to the entire continent. This achievement supports the company’s vision of consolidating Santo Domingo and Punta Cana as strategic hubs for the region.”