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2024 Marked as Deadliest Year for Aviation Since 2018, Experts Reassure Air Travel Safety

Experts state that flying continues to be a statistically safe mode of transportation, despite recent crashes.
Dr. Michaela Renee Jonnson mentioned that close calls can lead to near-miss or survivor's guilt.
Public concern about flying has increased due to recent aviation crashes, according to Bastian.
Dr. Michaela Renee Jonnson believes close calls provide opportunities to reevaluate priorities.

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As DOGE enters FAA, an aging aviation safety system may come into focus

A contract for a modernized NOTAM system shows concern about maintaining the platform for flagging hazards to pilots during upgrades.

16 hours ago

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The Express Tribune

JetBlue passenger ‘anoints’ plane with holy water in viral video amid rising plane crashes

A JetBlue passenger, Desiree Salter, went viral on TikTok this February after posting a video of herself anointing her flight with holy water. The video, which has amassed over 5 million views, shows Salter drawing a cross on the exterior of the plane before takeoff, while she prays, "In Jesus' name, we pray…Amen!" Her gesture came amidst a surge in plane crashes in the U.S. and Canada, which has sparked concerns among travellers. @desireesalter…

17 hours ago·Pakistan

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Fox News

Delta plane crash survivor recounts terrifying moments when plane flipped: ‘You start thinking about your loved ones’

A Florida man narrowly escaped death after his Delta Air Lines flight made a crash landing on an airport runway, flipping over and erupting into flames in an apocalyptic scene.

18 hours ago·New York, United States

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Newsweek

Toronto Delta plane crash survivor's Q&A goes viral: "In shock"

"While it was happening, I very calmly had the thought that I was likely going to die," the Delta Air Lines passenger recalled.

1 day ago·United States

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Washington Top News

Aviation incidents are making headlines — But is there actually an uptick in plane crashes?

In the three weeks that have followed a catastrophic midair collision near D.C. that killed 67 people, a series of other high-profile aviation incidents have unfolded in North America. Most recently, two people were killed when two small planes collided in Arizona on Wednesday. A Delta jet flipped on its roof while landing in Toronto on Monday; all 80 people on board survived. Earlier this month, a commuter plane crashed in Alaska, killing 10 pe…

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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