Keystone worked with IATA to transform aviation safety through IATA Connect, an innovative platform enabling real-time data sharing and automated audits across 330+ airlines, improving industry-wide safety.
The leading trade association for the world’s airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), represents more than 330 airlines and 80% of global air traffic. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical issues.
IATA sought to advance its Safety and Flight Operations (SFO) Audit Programs by creating a digital platform to enhance collaboration among stakeholders like airlines, regulators, auditors, and ground service providers (GSPs). It aimed to foster an ecosystem where these groups could exchange valuable information, improve safety procedures, and facilitate audit processes.
The audit processes at IATA had become insufficient for industry needs due to siloed information, manual practices, and limited analytics. Additionally, safety data was spread across systems making it challenging for IATA and its partners to assess and manage risks dynamically. Key pain points included the need for centralized and real-time information, automation, and continuous monitoring to support IATA’s audit functions and broader safety objectives.
Keystone and IATA designed the IATA Connect platform to support a shift from traditional safety audits to a connected and collaborative data-driven ecosystem. The proposed solution featured several components:
With the IATA Connect platform, IATA was positioned to improve both safety and operational efficiency significantly. The solution:
This transformation strengthened IATA’s position as a leader in digital safety and compliance within the aviation industry, establishing a collaborative ecosystem that drives continuous safety improvements.