Air Travel Continues to Get Safer, New Study Finds

Study by MIT Researchers Finds Global Air Travel Is Getting Safer

A new study by MIT researchers has found that commercial air travel is continuing to get safer. The study, which was published in the journal "Transportation Science", analyzed data from over 100 million flights between 2003 and 2017. The researchers found that the number of fatal accidents per million flights has declined by more than 50% over the past decade.

Key Findings of the Study

• The number of fatal accidents per million flights has declined by more than 50% over the past decade.
• The decline in fatal accidents is due to a number of factors, including improvements in aircraft safety technology, pilot training, and air traffic control.
• Despite the decline in fatal accidents, there are still a number of risks associated with air travel, including the risk of terrorist attacks, bird strikes, and weather-related incidents.

The study's findings are consistent with other recent studies that have found that air travel is becoming safer. A study by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) found that the global airline industry had a record safety year in 2017, with only 10 fatal accidents involving passenger aircraft.

The decline in fatal accidents is good news for air travelers. However, it is important to remember that there are still risks associated with air travel. Passengers should be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as purchasing travel insurance and following the safety instructions provided by the airline.