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EASA Releases 2025 Aviation Safety Figures

September 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

116 people died in aviation accidents in 2025.
79 deaths were in fixed-wing powered aircraft accidents.
109 victims were in private non-commercial flights.
Four people died in commercial aviation operations.

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Strategic Implications

The increase in fatalities may indicate a need for enhanced safety measures in private aviation, which could lead to regulatory changes. The low number of commercial aviation fatalities suggests that safety protocols in this sector are effective, but the report warns that a single major accident can dramatically alter the picture.

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What Happened

Annual Review Reveals Increase In Aviation Fatalities

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released its 2025 Annual Safety Review, which reports a total of 116 fatalities in aviation accidents within the EU or involving EU-registered aircraft. The majority of these deaths, 79, were in accidents involving fixed-wing powered aircraft, with 109 victims in private non-commercial flights. The largest single incident was the crash of a Malta-registered Falcon 50 jet near Ankara, Turkey, which killed eight people. The report also notes a significant decrease in injuries, with 143 reported in 2025 compared to 215 in 2024. This data was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 20, 2026

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