Corendon Airlines

Corendon Airlines maintains a generally sound safety profile, supported by various international certifications, despite a record of operational incidents. The airline was awarded a seven-star safety rating by AirlineRatings.com, indicating strong safety credentials.

The airline has obtained significant regulatory certifications, including the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certificate in 2012, and is an IATA member. Furthermore, Corendon Airlines holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) Certificates. It was also the first airline in Europe to receive the ISO 10002 Customer Satisfaction Certificate. Corendon Airlines is not listed on the EU Air Safety List, which bans airlines deemed unsafe from operating within the European Union.

Regarding its safety record, Corendon Airlines has experienced some notable incidents:

• In October 2010, a Boeing 737-400 overran runway 22 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
• In October 2012, Corendon Airlines Flight 733, a Boeing 737-800, suffered a hull loss due to a cockpit fire during pushback at Antalya, resulting in 27 passenger injuries during evacuation. The cause was determined to be a short circuit.
• In July 2024, Corendon Airlines Flight 8484 experienced an engine failure due to a bird strike about an hour into the flight from London Stansted to Antalya, necessitating an emergency landing in Frankfurt.
• Subsidiaries Corendon Airlines Europe and Corendon Dutch Airlines have also had various operational incidents, including nose wheel failures, autopilot issues, bird strikes, and loss of cabin pressure.

Despite these incidents, the airline operates a modern fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 737-800 and 737-800 Max aircraft, which are generally well-maintained. The airline also received the "Unhandicapped Airlines Company Certificate" from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation for its efforts in providing disabled access and mobility. Overall, Corendon Airlines demonstrates a commitment to safety through its adherence to international standards and certifications, though passengers should be aware of its history of operational incidents.