Japan Airlines Safety Rating
8.5
Safety Score
6.5
Avg Fleet Age (yrs)
9.2
Reliability
Safety Score Breakdown
| Fleet Age | 6.4/10 |
| Incident History | 9.7/10 |
| Reliability | 9.4/10 |
| Transparency | 8.0/10 |
| Compliance | 9.3/10 |
Trend: Stable · Industry avg: 8.0/10
Safety Score Evolution
06-13
06-12
06-09
| Date | Score | Fleet | Incidents | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| 2026-06-12 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| 2026-06-09 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
Fleet Age & Composition
Modern fleet — 4 aircraft types tracked · average age 6.5 years.
| Aircraft | Qty | Avg Age (yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 787-9 | 33 | 4.1 |
| Airbus A350-900 | 28 | 8.5 |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 17 | 9.3 |
| Airbus A380-800 | 16 | 4.1 |
Operational Reliability
High reliability
Incident History
Regulatory & Safety Disclosure (2026)
Maintains IOSA registration and complies with ICAO standards. No significant safety incidents in the past decade under current management.
Methodology & Regulatory References
Safety scores combine fleet age (6.4/10), incident history (9.7/10), reliability (9.4/10), transparency, and compliance data from our verified airline records.
Regulatory disclosure: Maintains IOSA registration and complies with ICAO standards. No significant safety incidents in the past decade under current management.
Verified Regulatory Sources
- ICAO: ICAO Safety Standards — International civil aviation safety standards referenced in airline safety disclosures.
- IATA: IATA IOSA Registry Lookup — Verify IOSA registration for Japan Airlines (JL) using the official IATA IOSA registry.