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 declared the safest year in commercial aviation history worldwide, with a record low fatal accident rate of one per 16 million flights.
- President Trump claimed credit for this safety record, but aviation experts widely disagree, citing his administration's focus on relaxing regulations and the fact that safety improvements are attributed to decades of global industry efforts.
- Experts also noted that U.S. scheduled airlines have not experienced a fatal crash since 2009, predating Trump's presidency.
- Despite the exceptional safety statistics, industry professionals warn against complacency, emphasizing that the extremely low number of fatalities in 2017 was partly due to good fortune and significant risks remain.
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