We all should all be proud of the impressive safety record that the aviation industry has achieved and maintained. It is a testament to the hard work of the many aviation professionals who have dedicated their lives and careers to making aviation the safest form of commercial transportation.
But as the tragic crash of Saratov Airlines Flight 703 on Sunday painfully showed, our work isn’t done. The industry cannot rest on its laurels.
Last year’s safety performance, in which there were no jet-powered commercial passenger airplane fatal accidents, is the result of years of commitment, investment and effort by organizations and individuals around the world. It is our obligation to continue this commitment to safety so future generations will benefit.
The level of safety the industry enjoys today was achieved through painstaking accident and incident investigations; through extensive research and development in training, technology, operations and human factors; and through th…
