After successful IOSA audit: Walter airline applies for IATA membership

Berlin, 22 August 2019

Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter (LGW) has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On this basis, it will apply for IATA membership.

The IOSA is the global industry standard for operational quality and safety procedures in air transport. During certification, all operational departments, such as organisation, flight operations, aircraft maintenance and cabin crew, are checked for compliance with defined procedures. IATA is an international association that represents around 290 airlines or 82% of all air traffic. Its members play a key role in shaping industrial policy issues in aviation.

Dominik Wiehage, Managing Director of LGW: "We are delighted to have received IOSA certification. This means that we now officially fulfil the strict quality and safety requirements of IATA in a way that is visible to everyone. The certification is a great confirmation of the work of every LGW employee. We are convinced that the certification represents an important step into the future of LGW."

This means that both airlines in the Zeitfracht Group are certified with the IOSA. In addition to LGW, the already successfully audited charter airline WDL Aviation also belongs to the Berlin-based family business.

About the aviation company Walter

Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter mbH (LGW) is a regional and feeder airline founded in 1980 with its headquarters at Dortmund Airport and other locations in Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. The company is a leading provider in the wet-lease business. LGW was acquired by the Berlin-based Zeitfracht Group in April 2019.

About the ZEITFRACHT Group

The Zeitfracht Group is an owner-managed family business in its third generation with more than 3,000 employees and headquarters in Berlin and Leipzig. The company is primarily active in the three business areas of logistics, aviation and property.