evidence: Compare it to other major forms of transportation – with 0.04 deaths per 100 million miles traveled, train travel is much more dangerous than airplanes’ 0.01 deaths per 100 million miles. However, air travel is only as safe as the operator, the equipment, and the training procedures that underlie the flight itself. Without stringent aviation safety training and controls, air travel is unsafe for private and commercial passengers. [...] In 2023, commercial aviation achieved unprecedented safety levels, surpassing all previous years. As noted by a prominent air safety expert, the year marked a historic milestone with the lowest number of accidents and fatalities recorded. [...] Here are some of the prominent accidents we’d like to highlight: