Wings Abadi

Wings Air's safety record includes several notable incidents, contributing to a lower safety assessment. AirlineRatings.com gives Wings Air a safety rating of 1 out of 7, with its incident rating marked as "Failed". Indonesian airlines, including those within the Lion Air Group, have historically faced scrutiny regarding safety.

Recent Safety Record and Notable Incidents:

• February 17, 2024: Wings Air Flight 1646, an ATR-72-212A, was shot at in Papua Highlands by an unknown person; no injuries were reported.
• December 25, 2016: Wings Air Flight 1896, an ATR 72-600, veered off the runway and crashed on its side while landing in Semarang during bad weather. No fatalities occurred, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
• January 5, 2017: Wings Air Flight 1372, an ATR 72-500, overran the taxiway at Rahadi Osman Airport, Ketapang, with no injuries.
• Other incidents include an ATR 72 landing at the wrong airport in Sintang on June 19, 2018, an ATR 72 experiencing structural failure of its nose gear in Nabire on November 13, 2017, and an ATR 72 bursting tires upon landing in Bandar Lampung on February 26, 2017.

Regulatory Certifications:

Wings Air is IOSA Certified (IATA Operational Safety Audit), indicating it adheres to a set of internationally recognized operational safety and quality standards. While Indonesian carriers were on the EU Air Safety List in 2007, this restriction was lifted prior to October 2018.

Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation:

As of May 2022, the average age of Wings Air's ATR 72-500 aircraft was 10.9 years old. The airline operates an all-ATR fleet, including newer ATR 72-600 models. In January 2017, Indonesia's Air Accident Investigation Commission (AAIC) recommended that Wings Air review its bounced-landing protocols and emergency evacuation training with its pilots following incidents.

Overall Safety Assessment:

Based on available data, Wings Air has an "Incident Rating" of "Failed" and an overall safety rating of 1/7 from AirlineRatings.com. The airline is IOSA certified, which is a positive indicator, but a history of incidents and regulatory recommendations suggest ongoing challenges in maintaining a consistently high safety standard.

Safety Awards or Recognitions:

No specific safety awards or recognitions for Wings Air were found in the provided search results.