Feeling nervous about flying lately? New analysis of aviation safety data from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University may ease some of those concerns among the flying public.

Pilots face a no-win situation when asked if airplanes are safe, as any simple "yes," "no," or "it depends" answer is prone to misinterpretation. High-performance military aircraft exhibit higher ...

The Federal Aviation Administration has a huge amount of data at its disposal. AI is helping the agency use all that ...

Approximately 185,000 people have died in civilian aviation accidents since the advent of powered flight over a century ago. However, over the past five years among the U.S. airlines, the risk of ...

Newer planes are safer planes. People who actually know about aviation safety know there are three overarching trends in aviation safety in the last 70 years. Newer planes are safer than older planes.

Recent near-collisions and fatal accidents have raised questions about aviation safety. An analysis of federal data shows a 61% increase in near-mid-air collisions since 2019. Experts say the aviation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FanPro/Getty It's been a difficult couple of months for US aviation safety. With memories of recent incidents still fresh, ...

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Approximately 185,000 people have died in civilian aviation accidents since the advent of ...