Japan Airlines (JAL) has been awarded the Richard Crane Award by the Flight Safety Foundation.
The Flight Safety Foundation, established in 1945, is an independent, nonprofit international organization dedicated to improving the safety of civil aviation. The Richard Crane Award is named after one of its founders and honors organizations that have demonstrated continuous contribution and leadership towards the safety of civil aviation. Winners are nominated by members from all over the world.
JAL’s long-term commitment to safety, its continuous efforts in safety promotion following the JAL123 crash, and the cultivation of a safety culture through the operation of a Safety Awareness Center were highly valued. This is the third time an airline has been honored, and the first for a Japanese company.
Mitsuko Tottori, President and CEO, said, “We are grateful to be selected for the prestigious Richard Crane Award. We understand this as a recognition of the safety culture JAL Group has developed over more than 70 years since its establishment in 1951. We have continuously learned from past accidents, including the JAL123 crash in 1985, with the management leading the way in nurturing a safety culture. Safety is the fundamental value of an airline and its raison d’être. All employees understand that protecting our customers at all times is our mission and are committed to this mission. In addition to the relentless efforts of the airline, it is essential to protect safety in cooperation with all stakeholders, including our customers,” in a video message shown at the award ceremony.
