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Rise in aviation accidents belies overall downward trend
Despite several high-profile accidents, last year was one of the safest years ever for commercial aviation, data from the Aviation Safety Network reveal. Yet, last year was worse than the five-year average.
Aviation Safety Network: Last year safest ever for air travel
Last year was safest ever for commercial aviation new figures from the Aviation Safety Network reveal. Airliner accident statistics from 2017 show there were ten fatal accidents, resulting in 44 fatalities.