International Air Transport Association has reported that global airline safety rates, covering total crashes and passenger deaths, have improved by nearly 50% this year compared to the first 11 months of 2010. If this form continues, 2011 will proportionately be the safest year on record. There were 22 fatal accidents up to November 30, with 486 lives lost. Last year’s totals were 23 and 786.

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