EASA: 2018 'a reminder that safety should not be taken for granted'

EASA reported (01-Jan-2019) events in 2018 "were a reminder that safety should not be taken for granted", with 530 fatalities in 11 fatal accidents globally. Figures for Europe show no fatal accidents involving commercial passenger airlines. EASA stated: "We should never be complacent with safety and remain persistent in our efforts devoted to protecting passengers and citizens", reiterating EASA is "committed to the collaborative safety efforts to ensure that risks at European Level and worldwide are identified and mitigated effectively". [more - original PR]