FAQ

It is a leading international nonprofit organization founded in 2015 in the United States of America. The organization seeks to unify aviation service standards globally, promote innovation and excellence in the sector, and facilitate the movement of passengers and cargo with the highest levels of safety and efficiency by building strategic partnerships with organizations such as (ICAO) and (IATA).

The organization’s main regional headquarters for the Middle East and Asia is located in Dubai. The organization also has strategic branches around the world to cover its services, including: Geneva for Europe, Montreal for coordination with ICAO, Gothenburg for Scandinavian countries and sustainable innovation, and California for the Americas.

The organization provides two main tracks:

1. Individual Memberships: For professionals, experts, and specialists in the field of aviation services.
2. Institutional Memberships: For companies and entities, including fuel service providers, ground handling companies, airlines, airport authorities, training centers, and maintenance service providers.

Institutional membership places companies at the heart of decision-making through representation in technical committees responsible for setting international standards. Benefits also include priority participation and sponsorship in global exhibitions, exclusive discounts on employee training services, participation in research and development projects, and specialized technical and legal consulting.

No. Membership and accreditation are two separate tracks. Membership provides you with tools, resources, technical support, and discounts on assessment. However, obtaining an accreditation certificate such as IASO-GH requires your company to pass the initial assessment and strict field inspection to ensure full compliance with international standards.

They are international recognition certificates granted to companies and serve as clear proof of commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety. The approved categories include:

• Fuel Service Providers Certificate (IASO-FUEL)
• Ground Handling Certificate (IASO-GH)
• Maintenance Services Certificate (IASO-MRO)
• Catering Services Certificate (IASO-CAT)
• Training Centers Certificate (IASO-TRN)

The accreditation journey goes through three main stages:

1. Initial Assessment: A comprehensive desk review of your company’s documents and procedures.
2. Field Inspection: Visits by the organization’s experts to verify the actual implementation of standards on the ground.
3. Granting and Follow-Up: Issuing the accreditation certificate, followed by continuous periodic evaluations to ensure quality is maintained.