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Why is flying becoming more dangerous?

The skies are becoming more life-threatening than before

Why is flying becoming more dangerous?
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StarsInsider
09/09/2025 10:00 ‧ 4 days ago | StarsInsider

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While modern planes are safer than ever thanks to advanced technology and stricter regulations, flight-related incidents are once again making headlines. Experts point to factors like pilot and air traffic controller fatigue, maintenance issues, and staffing shortages as growing concerns. On top of that, climate change is introducing more unpredictable and hazardous flying conditions, from extreme turbulence to sudden weather shifts.

Click through this gallery to see how the world’s changing weather, combined with human and technical factors, are making flying riskier than before.

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