JAL receives Richard Crane Award for commitment to safety
(Left) Munekazu Tachibana, Managing Executive Officer and Senior VP of Corporate Safety and Security, Japan Airlines, and
(Right) Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been awarded this year's Richard Crane Award by the Flight Safety Foundation, (FSF).
This award is nominated by members of the FSF, an organization with a long history and high authority in the field of aviation safety. This year, JAL's long-term commitment to safety, particularly the continuous safety promotion and the operation of the Safety Promotion Center since the JAL123 accident in 1985, was highly evaluated, leading to numerous nominations and the eventual award, the airline said in a press release.
The Richard Crane Award, named after Richard Crane, one of the founders of Flight Safety Foundation, was an entrepreneur and visionary who helped establish the FSF as the preeminent global aviation safety advocacy organization. The Richard Crane Award recognizes an organization for its sustained corporate leadership through lasting contributions in the field of civil aviation. This is the third time an airline has been honored.
“The Foundation is proud to honour Japan Airlines for its outstanding commitment to safety and organizational learning,” said Dr. Hassan Shahidi, President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation. “In the past few decades, JAL has transformed its approach to safety, creating a robust and enduring safety culture."
Mitsuko Tottori, President and Group CEO of Japan Airlines commented on the achievement: “It is an honour to receive the prestigious Richard Crane Award. Since its founding in 1951, JAL Group has cultivated a safety culture over its 70-year history. Lessons from past accidents, including the 1985 JAL123 accident, have been continuously studied, with top management leading the way.”
She added, “Safety is a core value and the very purpose of the airline itself. All employees are committed to keeping our valued customers safe at all times. Ensuring safety requires not only the consistent efforts of the airline but also cooperation with all stakeholders, including customers, to maintain and enhance safety standards.”
JAL conducts necessary education and training according to each employee's role and position to acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities required for safety-related tasks.
“With gratitude for receiving this prestigious award, all employees will unite to achieve even greater aviation safety for customers and society,” JAL said.
