Peach Aviation

Peach Aviation has experienced several operational incidents, although no fatal accidents have been reported in the provided information.

• Recent Safety Record and Notable Incidents:
• On September 10, 2024, Peach Aviation flight MM465, an Airbus A320neo, overran a runway after landing at Sapporo's New Chitose Airport, entering a closed taxiway. While no injuries were reported and the aircraft was not damaged, its tires required replacement.
• A serious incident occurred on December 22, 2016, when a Peach Aviation Airbus A320 (flight APJ/MM1028) attempted to land on a closed runway at Tokyo/Haneda Airport. The flight crew aborted the approach after being instructed by air traffic control. Investigations attributed the incident to insufficient advance preparation and failure by the crew to recognize a runway change instruction.
• Other reported incidents include a Peach A320 bursting both nose tires upon landing at Fukuoka on March 24, 2018, and another A320 experiencing an engine shutdown in flight near Sendai on June 10, 2018.

• Regulatory Certifications: Peach Aviation obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) in July 2011. However, one source explicitly states that Peach Aviation is not IOSA Certified. There is no readily available information in the search results concerning its compliance with FAA regulations or its status on the EU safety list.

• Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation: Peach Aviation operates a relatively modern fleet, primarily composed of Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320neo, and Airbus A321LR/neo aircraft. The airline is reportedly in the process of replacing older Airbus A320-200 aircraft with newer, more fuel-efficient A320neo models. The average age of its A320neo fleet is 2.2 years. While specific details about its maintenance reputation are not provided, being a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANA Holdings by December 2024, a major airline known for high standards, implies adherence to robust maintenance protocols.

• Overall Safety Assessment: Based on the available data, Peach Aviation has a record of operational incidents, some of which involved serious navigational errors such as attempting to land on a closed runway or a runway excursion. The absence of an IOSA certification, an internationally recognized safety audit, suggests that while it is regulated by Japanese authorities, it may not meet all the voluntary operational safety benchmarks set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). While there have been no fatal accidents reported in the provided information, the recurring nature of some operational issues indicates areas where continued focus on crew training, procedural adherence, and communication is crucial for enhancing its safety profile.

• Safety Awards or Recognitions: No specific safety awards or recognitions for Peach Aviation were found in the provided research.