KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Safety Rating
7.9
Safety Score
8.2
Avg Fleet Age (yrs)
8.0
Reliability
Safety Score Breakdown
| Fleet Age | 5.4/10 |
| Incident History | 9.7/10 |
| Reliability | 7.9/10 |
| Transparency | 8.0/10 |
| Compliance | 9.1/10 |
Trend: Stable · Industry avg: 8.1/10
Safety Score Evolution
07-28
07-26
07-25
07-22
07-20
07-17
07-16
07-11
07-08
07-04
06-30
06-26
| Date | Score | Fleet | Incidents | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-26 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-25 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-22 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-20 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-17 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-16 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-11 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-08 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-07-04 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| 2026-06-26 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
Fleet Age & Composition
Average fleet age — 4 aircraft types tracked · average age 8.2 years.
| Aircraft | Qty | Avg Age (yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 777-300ER | 34 | 11.9 |
| Boeing 787-9 | 29 | 4.2 |
| Airbus A350-900 | 21 | 5.5 |
| Airbus A380-800 | 6 | 11.2 |
Operational Reliability
Moderate 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 (5.4/10), incident history (9.7/10), reliability (7.9/10), 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
- EASA: EASA Air Operations — EASA regulatory framework applies to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Netherlands).
- ICAO: ICAO Safety Standards — International civil aviation safety standards referenced in airline safety disclosures.
- IATA: IATA IOSA Registry Lookup — Verify IOSA registration for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) using the official IATA IOSA registry.