Virgin Atlantic Safety Rating
8.0
Safety Score
9.1
Avg Fleet Age (yrs)
9.0
Reliability
Safety Score Breakdown
| Fleet Age | 4.9/10 |
| Incident History | 9.7/10 |
| Reliability | 9.2/10 |
| Transparency | 8.0/10 |
| Compliance | 8.9/10 |
Trend: Stable · Industry avg: 8.1/10
Safety Score Evolution
07-28
07-27
07-25
07-24
07-22
07-20
07-19
07-17
07-11
07-08
07-04
06-30
| Date | Score | Fleet | Incidents | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-27 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-25 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-24 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-22 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-20 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-19 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-17 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-11 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-08 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-07-04 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
Fleet Age & Composition
Average fleet age — 4 aircraft types tracked · average age 9.1 years.
| Aircraft | Qty | Avg Age (yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 787-9 | 24 | 8.6 |
| Airbus A350-900 | 17 | 8.8 |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 16 | 11.0 |
| Airbus A380-800 | 14 | 8.1 |
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 (4.9/10), incident history (9.7/10), reliability (9.2/10), 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 Virgin Atlantic (United Kingdom).
- ICAO: ICAO Safety Standards — International civil aviation safety standards referenced in airline safety disclosures.
- IATA: IATA IOSA Registry Lookup — Verify IOSA registration for Virgin Atlantic (VS) using the official IATA IOSA registry.