Monday, June 17, 2024 Pedro Algorta to inspire at 2024 ALTA Summit in Lima, sharing crucial lessons from his 1972 Andes survival, June 18-20. In 2023, civil aviation marked its safest year on record. Notably, Latin America and the Caribbean experienced no fatalities in commercial flights, and worldwide, the risk of fatalities dropped significantly from 0.
11 in 2022 to 0.03 in 2023, representing a notable improvement over the past five-year average. This achievement underscores the industry’s dedication to safety as a foundational principle.
Continuous operational assessments, the integration of advanced, more effective technologies, and thorough training for both air and ground staff are central to this commitment. Moreover, the active exchange of best practices and collaborative efforts among aviation operators play a crucial role in ensuring ongoing safety in the skies. José Ricardo Botelho, Executive Director & CEO of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), stresses that these statistics are the result of a joint effort by the entire industry: ”The level of safety achieved by aviation equals that a person would have to travel by air every day for 103,239 years to experience a fatal accident.
This solid progress comes from a robust safety culture focused on progressive improvement.” Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru, is poised to be the central hub for critical discussions and knowledge exchange aimed at enhancing aviation safety and ope.
