Avianca Ecuador

The safety record of Aerolineas Galapagos Airlines, operating as Avianca Ecuador, can be assessed by reviewing its history and current regulatory status.

Historically, when operating as AeroGal, there were a few notable incidents:

• On October 28, 1997, a Fairchild Hiller FH-227D overran a runway, resulting in injuries but no fatalities.
• On May 2, 2009, a Boeing 757-200 experienced repeated compressor stalls and lost power during takeoff.
• On September 19, 2010, an AeroGal Boeing 767-300ER was involved in a near-miss at John F. Kennedy International Airport after attempting to land on the wrong runway.

Since its rebranding to Avianca Ecuador and its integration into the Avianca Group, specific recent safety incidents directly attributed to GLG have not been prominently reported in the provided information.

Regarding regulatory certifications, Avianca Ecuador is an affiliate of Star Alliance, which typically implies adherence to international operational and safety standards. While specific IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) or FAA compliance details for Avianca Ecuador were not explicitly found, its parent company, Avianca, generally maintains such certifications. Avianca Ecuador (GLG) is not currently listed on the EU Air Safety List, which bans or restricts airlines deemed unsafe from operating within the European Union. This indicates that it meets the international safety standards required by European authorities.

The airline's fleet primarily consists of modern Airbus A319-100 and A320-200 aircraft. While no specific average fleet age or detailed maintenance reputation data was available for Avianca Ecuador independently, as part of the Avianca Group, it is expected to adhere to the group's maintenance protocols and international aviation standards.

Overall, based on the available data, Avianca Ecuador has a historical record of a few incidents under its former AeroGal branding. However, its current status as part of the Avianca Group, its Star Alliance affiliation, and its absence from the EU Air Safety List suggest that it generally operates in compliance with international safety regulations. No specific safety awards or recognitions were found in the provided research.