"Expert Reassurance: Air Travel Safety Unaffected by Recent Aviation Mishaps"

Despite recent high-profile aviation incidents, experts emphasize that there is no significant safety trend in the industry, with data showing that flying has rarely been safer. While the public's heightened awareness of such incidents may be due to increased scrutiny and social media coverage, experts note that the aviation industry's safety record remains strong. However, they acknowledge that changes in the industry, such as less experienced aviation personnel and the complexity of newer airplanes, are factors worth considering. Investigations into recent incidents involving United Airlines flights and the Boeing 737 Max are ongoing, with the NTSB planning a multiple-day investigative hearing into the Max 9 later this year.