Experts: Despite Recent Incidents, Data Shows Air Travel Remains Historically Safe
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Despite recent high-profile aviation incidents, experts say flying is safer than ever by key metrics like passenger deaths and accident rates.
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Recent incidents appear unrelated - tire falls, engine fires, etc. - and are not indicative of systemic issues.
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Lack of experienced pilots and mechanics could contribute somewhat to safety issues.
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Newer, more automated planes are safer overall but harder for pilots to manage when things go wrong.
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Boeing 737 Max remains under investigation following January incident; no systemic issues found so far.