Air Dolomiti

Air Dolomiti maintains a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, reflected in its robust safety record and certifications. AirlineRatings.com gives Air Dolomiti a high safety rating of 7/7.

Recent safety record and any notable incidents (or lack thereof):

Air Dolomiti has a generally good safety record with few notable incidents. Historical events include:

• November 7, 1999: An Air Dolomiti Fokker 100 experienced a landing gear failure at Barcelona, with no reported injuries.
• August 24, 2008: An ATR 72 abandoned takeoff in Munich due to a smoke alarm, leading to an evacuation, which the airline categorized as a minor incident.
• May 17, 2012: An ATR 72-500 operating from Munich to Venice returned to Munich after an engine shut down and smoke was detected. The aircraft veered off the runway upon landing, and the nose gear collapsed, resulting in five minor injuries among the 58 passengers and four crew.

More recent minor incidents reported include bird strikes (October 2023), hydraulic faults (August 2019, July 2018), cracked windshields (June 2018), and smoke on board (October 2024).

Regulatory certifications (IOSA, FAA compliance, EU safety list status):

Air Dolomiti holds several important certifications, underscoring its adherence to high safety standards:

• IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certified since 2005: Air Dolomiti has consistently renewed its IOSA certification, which is the most significant quality certificate in airline operations. The latest renewal was in 2025, with the next scheduled for 2027, confirming compliance with international safety and flight operations standards.
• UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certified since 2000 for overall quality.
• ISO/IEC 27001 certified in 2017 for information security.
• ISO 14001 certification (Environmental Management System) in 2020 for its environmental commitment.
• PART 145 certification for performing maintenance activities on its own and other aircraft.
• Holds four European certifications required by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) for its operations.
• Air Dolomiti is not listed on the EU Air Safety List, which bans unsafe third-country air carriers from operating in European skies.
• Received RNP-AR (Required Navigation Performance-Authorization Required) certification from ENAC (Italy's civil aviation authority) in May 2022, becoming the first Italian airline approved for such approaches in Innsbruck, Austria.

Fleet age and maintenance reputation:

Air Dolomiti maintains a "cutting-edge fleet" through continuous renewal, primarily operating Embraer 190 and 195 aircraft which were introduced as early as 2009 for the Embraer 195. The IOSA audit process includes a thorough check of all areas involved in in-flight safety, including maintenance, affirming the airline's maintenance reputation.

Overall safety assessment based on available data:

Based on its consistent IOSA certifications, adherence to various ISO and EASA standards, and a high safety rating, Air Dolomiti demonstrates a strong overall commitment to safety. While it has experienced a few isolated incidents over its history, these have been thoroughly investigated, and the airline's regulatory compliance and maintenance protocols appear robust.

Any safety awards or recognitions:

Air Dolomiti has received international recognition for its service quality, including the "ATR Award for Excellence," "1998/99-ERA Airline of the Year Award," and "Customer Satisfaction Award 1999." In 2021, it also received the EMAS 2021 Awards for its environmental commitment.