Is Aviation Becoming Safer Worldwide? Statistics Confirm the Trend.

The Safest Flights in Recent Years

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2024, out of 40.6 million flights, there were only seven accidents with fatalities. This indicates that flying has become the safest in its history.

Aircraft are now much safer than before. Compared to the previous year, when there was one accident, and the five-year average of sudden incidents, this is a larger number. However, fatalities from accidents during flights have increased. In 2024, there were 244 fatalities, compared to 72 such cases in 2023. Over the five-year average period, there were 144 fatalities. Nevertheless, the overall fatality rate remained low, with a value of 0.06, which is below the average rate.

Flight safety has improved in most regions of the world, but the situation in North America has worsened. According to IATA data, the safety rate in this region has risen to 1.14 per million flights. In the Asia-Pacific region, the safety level remained stable.

IATA's head, Willie Walsh, emphasized that flying is still the safest mode of transport, and it is important to be cautious. In 2024, there were 40.6 million flights, and only seven accidents with fatalities occurred. This is significantly better than the ten-year average, where one accident occurred for every 456,000 flights. Over the past five years, one accident occurred for every 810,000 flights.

Additionally, Airbus is considering the possibility of installing double-decker passenger seats in its aircraft to address the issue of cramped space in economy class. This could enhance passenger comfort during long flights.