Thursday, February 18, 2010

Facts and Figures - 2008/2009 Aircraft accident rate comparison

2.3  billion people flew safely on 35 million flights (27 million jet, 8 million turboprop)

19   accidents involving western built jet aircraft compared to 22 in 2008


90   accidents (all aircraft types, Eastern and Western built) compared to 109 in 2008


18    fatal accidents (all aircraft types) compared to 23 in 2008


685  fatalities compared to 502 in 2008

Source: IATA Corporate Communications

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