IATA 2024 safety report: strong performance amid rising challenges in aviation safety

In 2024, the global airline industry saw an uptick in accidents, recording seven fatal incidents among 40.6 million flights, compared to just one in 2023. Although the overall accident rate improved over five years, conflict zone risks and GNSS interference present ongoing challenges.

IATA 2024 safety report: strong performance amid rising challenges in aviation safety
In 2024, the global airline industry saw an uptick in accidents, recording seven fatal incidents among 40.6 million flights, compared to just one in 2023. Although the overall accident rate improved over five years, conflict zone risks and GNSS interference present ongoing challenges.