Discover

Discover Airlines, as a German airline and a part of the Lufthansa Group, operates under the stringent aviation safety regulations of Europe.

• Recent Safety Record and Notable Incidents: The airline has had several reported incidents, though no fatal crashes. These include an odor on board an A330 (February 2025), a standby instrument failure on an A320 (June 2024), a bird strike involving an A330 (May 2024), and a captain incapacitation on an A320 (July 2023) where the first officer took control. Other past incidents include rejected takeoffs, a hydraulic leak, a loss of cabin pressure, and a hard landing. Such incidents are typically investigated thoroughly by aviation authorities.
• Regulatory Certifications: Discover Airlines obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the German Federal Aviation Authority on June 16, 2021. It was also the first airline in Germany to receive an unlimited permit under the partial CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) requirement. As a European airline, it adheres to the safety standards set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). There is no information suggesting Discover Airlines is on the EU Air Safety List (commonly known as the EU blacklist), which would ban or restrict its operations within the EU. The airline also achieved EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) certification in December 2024, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation: The current average fleet age is approximately 13.3 years. Its Airbus A320s average 8.2 years, while its Airbus A330s average 19.1 years. The airline is actively modernizing its fleet, with plans to replace older A330-200s (average 19.8 years) with A330-300s by 2026 and introduce newer Airbus A350s from mid-2027. The airline states its commitment to a modern fleet. The partial CAMO permit also indicates a regulated and compliant approach to aircraft maintenance.
• Overall Safety Assessment: Based on the available data, Discover Airlines maintains a safety record consistent with a modern European airline. While various operational incidents have occurred, these are typically investigated and addressed, and there is no evidence of systemic safety failures or a history of fatal accidents. Operating under German and European aviation regulations, the airline is subject to rigorous safety oversight.
• Safety Awards or Recognitions: No specific aviation safety awards were found in the provided search results. However, it recently received EMAS certification for its environmental management system.