Taiwan’s EVA Air ranked 8th in world’s safest airlinesStaff writer, with CNATaiwanese airline EVA Air was ranked No. 8 on the world’s safest full-service airlines for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, while Starlux Airlines was ranked 11th, the airline rating website announced Tuesday. EVA Air President Sun Chia-ming (孫嘉明) said the carrier has been ranked among the world’s safest airlines for the 13th consecutive year, adding that the recognition is an affirmation of its employees’ commitment to safety culture and adherence to standard operating procedures. EVA Airways Corp aircraft are pictured at Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport) in an undated photograph. The top 10 safest full-service airlines (as opposed to low- cost airlines) are Etihad of the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific, Australia’s Qantas, Qatar Airways, Emirates of the UAE, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Virgin Australia and Korean Air, according to AirlineRatings.com.

Source: Taipei Times January 13, 2026 16:18 UTC