The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Annual Safety Review (ASR) 2025, a comprehensive analysis of operational safety performance in 2024 compared to trends from the last decade.
This document is a cornerstone of European Safety Risk Management (SRM) and directly informs the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), serving as a strategic guide to address current and emerging risks in aviation.
EASA underscores that while Europe remains one of the safest regions in the world, constant vigilance is still essential. The agency highlights the importance of continuous risk monitoring, learning from incidents, and adapting to new challenges such as the integration of drones and the emergence of advanced technologies.
Air Traffic in Numbers: Solid Recovery
During 2024, European air traffic showed a strong recovery:
- Over 7.7 million flights were operated.
- 623 operators with an AOC (Air Operator Certificate) participated in the region.
These figures reflect a sustained return of air activity following the years of greatest impact from the pandemic.
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Global Air Safety Overview
Globally, 14 fatal accidents were recorded in 2024, resulting in 304 fatalities.
These numbers remain in line with the average of the last decade, confirming the stability of global air safety.
Commercial Air Transport Accidents
Within the European commercial air transport (CAT) sector with aircraft:
- 3 fatal accidents were reported.
- The result was 3 fatalities.
This indicator, while low in global comparison, serves as a reminder of the need to maintain high standards in daily operations.
General Aviation: Slight Decrease in Accidents
General aviation in Europe recorded in 2024:
- 27 fatal accidents.
- 44 fatalities.
Although the number remains high, it represents a slight reduction compared to recent years.
Helicopters: Stable Figures
The helicopter sector showed consistency with its historical patterns:
- 7 fatal accidents.
- 14 total fatalities.
Gliders: Historic Safety Record
One of the most significant data points in the report comes from gliders:
- 10 fatal accidents.
- 12 fatalities.
EASA emphasizes that this is the lowest level of annual fatalities ever recorded in this aviation segment.
Drones: A Risk Management Priority
The report highlights a steady increase in the reporting of occurrences involving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
This trend reflects the growing importance of the safe integration of drones into European airspace, a central pillar of the implementation of the U-Space program driven by EASA.
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