Aviation safety faces scrutiny after rise in fatalities in 2024

In 2024, aviation safety faced scrutiny after several deadly crashes, including a plane shot down and a runway collision in Japan. The year saw over 200 fatalities, a significant rise from 72 in 2023, raising concerns about aviation safety. Despite these incidents, a study from MIT indicated that the risk of fatality in commercial air travel has improved significantly over the years. The risk dropped to 1 in 13.7 million passenger boardings from 1 in 7.9 million in the previous decade. Regulatory bodies are investigating close calls and incidents to enhance safety measures. While 2024 had notable accidents, the overall trend shows that aviation remains safer than in past decades, with fewer severe crashes compared to earlier years.