The year 2023 was declared "the safest for flights" according to IATA data

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its annual safety report, indicating that 2023 was the "safest year ever" for air travel.

Last year, 37 million flights were operated, marking a 17% increase compared to 2022, signaling the industry's rapid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported by Simple Flying, citing the report, 2023 was a record year in terms of safety, with no injuries or fatalities reported during jet flights.

Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, remarked, "Flight safety performance in 2023 continues to demonstrate that aviation is the safest mode of transportation. Aviation prioritizes flight safety above all else."

However, IATA cautions against complacency, noting that good safety performance cannot be guaranteed. The incident involving turboprop engines, which resulted in 72 fatalities, underscores the ongoing need for further development and enhancement of safety measures.

In 2023, only 30 incidents involving turboprops and jets were reported, translating to statistically one accident per 1.26 million flights. This represents a significant improvement compared to 2022, which saw 42 incidents recorded.

In summary, air travel is safer than car travel, where the probability of being involved in an accident is 1 in 1.2 million, and the probability of death is 1 in 11 million.

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