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Million flights. veteran aviation safety expert john cox. >> whats significant about that is that were improving by 50% over last year, which was the aviations safest year previously. >> reporter: why the improvement? pilots have never been better trained. computerized cockpits monitor every aspect of flight. alert systems warn of a potential mid-air crash or mountain ahead. hd simulators for pilots and air traffic controllers train them to handle emergencies before they face a real one. debbie ...

Veteran aviation safety expert john cox. >> whats significant about that is that were improving by 50% over last year, which was the aviations safest year previously. its an incredible feat. >> reporter: why the improvement? pilots have never been better trained. computerized cockpits monitor every aspect of flight. alert systems warn of a potential mid-air crash or mountain ahead. hd simulators for pilots and air traffic controllers train them to handle emergencies before they face a real one. ...