Airline fatalities fell 25% in 2008 versus 2007

Last year was one of the safest years on record for air travel, according to Ascend, with 539 reported passenger and crew fatalities, down from 730 in 2007 and the second-best year on record. The UK-based consultancy and information services provider said that only 2004 had fewer fatalities at 434...

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