Crash Record
According to Plane Crash Info, an online resource that keeps records of commercial and military air incidents dating back to the 1950s, Czech Republic Airlines has had no recent crashes or major safety issues.
Age of Fleet
Czech Republic Airlines operates 39 aircraft on its medium- to long-haul routes, and the fleet is regularly updated with four new Airbus A319 aircraft, which was added as recently as 2008.
Aircraft Maintenance
Czech Airlines provides its own maintenance, in compliance with Part-145 of European Regulations and FAR-145 of American Aviation Regulations. In addition to its own fleet, Czech Airlines is trusted by several other European airlines for maintenance services.
In the Press
In February 2007, Czech Airlines was awarded the title, "Best Airline," for the seventh time by the international travel industry resource, Travel Trade Gazette, and has posted several awards from the Official Airline Guide.
IATA Safety Audit
Czech Airlines most recently passed the international aviation organization (IATA) standard safety audit in October 2007.
Article Written By Jeff Studebaker
Jeff Studebaker is a travel writer and recreational fisherman who started writing professionally in 2003 as a Bangkok-based reporter. Covering Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, he has published more than 1,000 articles in magazines including "Travel Trade Gazette," "MICE Magazine," and "Business Travel News." A psychology B.A. from Western Washington University, he is now based in Bellingham, Wash.
