Synopsis

Over a thousand lives were lost in thirty-two air accidents last year. Soon, a single catastrophic collision between two jumbo jets could claim a similar number. But is such an event inevitable? How secure is this modern age of aviation? And what of the aircraft of today, many of which already bear the marks of time? Tonight's Panorama, "What Price Air Safety?", with Richard Kershaw, explores the world of flight and the ongoing pursuit of greater safety.