US Airlines Achieve Two Light-Years of Safe Passenger Travel
TL;DR
US airlines have achieved an extraordinary safety record, having transported passengers over 13.3 trillion miles—equivalent to more than two light-years—without a crash since February 2009. This remarkable achievement highlights the effectiveness of safety measures and data sharing among airlines, making commercial air travel in the US exceptionally safe.
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