Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia has made significant strides in improving its safety record over the years. Historically, the airline had a challenging safety reputation, with 13 major accidents since 1950. A notable incident occurred on March 7, 2007, when Garuda Indonesia Flight 200, a Boeing 737-400, overran the runway, crashed, and caught fire during landing, resulting in 21 fatalities. In a more recent event on May 15, 2024, a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 747-400 (flight GA-1105) made an emergency landing due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff. All 468 passengers and crew were unharmed, and the aircraft was grounded for a safety investigation. Other non-fatal incidents reported by AeroInside include an engine shutdown in flight in February 2021, a dropped nose tire on landing in April 2025, and a tail scrape on landing in March 2023.

In terms of regulatory compliance, Garuda Indonesia, along with other Indonesian airlines, was banned from flying to the Eurozone between June 2007 and July 2009 due to safety concerns. However, the airline has since achieved significant improvements, leading to its approval for European and US operations following an upgrade in Indonesia's safety rating by the United States in 2016. AirlineRatings.com currently gives Garuda Indonesia a safety rating of 7 out of 7, updated as of September 12, 2024, indicating a strong safety standing with "Incident Rating: Passed 3/3" and "Fatality Free: Passed 3/3".

Garuda Indonesia maintains a reputation for operating a young and modern fleet, with an average aircraft age of around 6.8 years, which is considered relatively young compared to other regional airlines. The airline has undertaken a comprehensive fleet renewal program as part of its "Quantum Leap" expansion plan to enhance operational and safety performance. The overall safety assessment indicates that despite past challenges, Garuda Indonesia has demonstrated a strong commitment to safety, achieving international certifications and maintaining a modern fleet with a robust safety rating. The airline has also received recognitions such as "3 stars for organization/corporate who has implemented safety culture programs within their organization" and "CEO Concern about Safety" from the WSO Indonesia Safety Culture Awards in 2021.