Based on recent analysis focusing on aircraft models that have never suffered any accident with fatalities, several planes are considered among the safest to fly on.
Understanding Aircraft Safety
Air travel is widely recognized as one of the safest forms of transportation. Experts often point out that statistics show a continuous improvement in safety over the years. As one expert put it, "So statistically, over time, flying gets safer and safer and safer."
While all certified commercial aircraft meet rigorous safety standards, some models have accumulated impressive safety records based on their operational history.
Aircraft Models with Impressive Safety Records
Identifying the single "safest" plane is complex, as safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model itself, including maintenance, pilot training, and operational procedures. However, one common metric used in safety analysis is the record of fatal accidents.
According to a recent analysis by Airline Ratings, highlighted in a CNN report, several aircraft models can be considered among the safest because they have never suffered any accident with fatalities since entering service.
These planes include:
- Boeing 787: A long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet.
- Boeing 777-300ER: A long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet, a variant of the popular 777 family.
- Airbus A220: A narrow-body, twin-engine jet, primarily used for shorter routes.
- Airbus A320neo: A family of narrow-body, twin-engine jets known for fuel efficiency, an updated version of the widely used A320.
- Airbus A380: A large, wide-body four-engine jet, one of the largest passenger aircraft in the world.
This list represents aircraft models that, based on available data up to the time of the analysis, have maintained a perfect record regarding fatal accidents. It's important to remember that all modern commercial aircraft are designed and built to extremely high safety standards.
