Air Safety in Sub-Saharan Africa Shows Significant Improvement: IATA Report

AI Briefing

• – Air safety in Sub-Saharan Africa has improved significantly, with a 35.5% decrease in incidents compared to the previous year.
• – The region recorded seven accidents in 2025, bringing the overall incident rate down to 7.86 per million flights.
• – The improvement is attributed to enhanced safety regulations and increased investment in aviation infrastructure.