AirlineRatings.com has recertified the AirAsia Group as a seven-star airline using its updated safety ratings standard.
Each airline that received a rating also obtained IOSA (Operational Safety Audit) accreditation, which is a crucial worldwide standard set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) IOSA program to ensure the highest safety practices are consistently maintained.
AirAsia's sustained seven-star rating is underpinned by its commitment to safety across all operations.
The airline said this achievement is driven by key initiatives such as extensive employee training, a highly experienced engineering team with more than 20 years of expertise, and rigorous maintenance procedures.
According to low-cost carrier group, it also maintains a robust internal safety management system (SMS) and corporate governance structure, including a Board-level Safety Review Board (SRB) and meets the highest global safety standards with certifications like the European Uniion Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval, ensuring the highest level of safety compliance and operational performance.
AirAsia Group includes AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Thailand. Included in these ratings are affiliate medium-haul airlines AirAsia X and Thailand AirAsia X.
AirAsia Cambodia isn't included as it has only recently commenced operations and will be reviewed in due course, according to the low-cost carrier.
Additional safety data and analysis for recertification include in the areas of pilot training and incidents.
AirAsia Group operates Airbus family aircraft (A320/A330), with engines provided by CFM International, all of which have excellent records and high dispatch reliability.
The airline group has significant expansion plans to facilitate many new services and destinations in the future.
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