, June 16 -- As the world continues to mourn the tragic air crash that killed at least 270 people, a new report has identified the airlines considered the safest globally.

The disaster involved Air India flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick.

Of the 242 people on board, 241 lost their lives, with one passenger surviving against all odds.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner struck a residential building, causing additional casualties on the ground.

The aircraft model had not been linked to any major accident prior to this.

Despite the grim backdrop, AirlineRatings.com has released its latest safety rankings.

Air New Zealand has been named the safest full-service airline in the world, while ...