https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-09-0...
On average, it was slightly worse globally, especially if you count fatalities (which were much worse).
Looks like more flights in 2025 than previous years and less accidents. 2025 does have more fatalities, which are more memorable than emergency landings where everything was alright. So that is likely what skewed my view.
https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-09-0...
On average, it was slightly worse globally, especially if you count fatalities (which were much worse).