According to a pair of industry reports, 2017 was the safest year in the history of commercial aviation. That’s a remarkable feat considering commercial air transportation traffic was up 3 percent from 2016, and as such, according to aviation consultants To70, the fatal accident rate dropped to just one fatal accident for every 16 million flights.
Trump Takes Credit for 2017 Being Commercial Aviation’s Safest Year
Key Takeaways:
- 2017 was the safest year in commercial aviation history worldwide, with a record-low fatal accident rate of one per 16 million flights.
- President Donald Trump claimed credit for this global safety milestone, which aviation experts widely disputed.
- Experts refuted Trump's claim, noting the U.S. hasn't had a fatal scheduled airline crash since 2009 and his administration has pursued policies to relax, not strengthen, aviation regulations.
- The record safety is attributed to sustained, long-term efforts by international aviation organizations, though experts caution against complacency, noting an element of good fortune in the low fatality count.
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