They are not increasing to the best of my knowledge. Recent events in aviation (Boeing, the accident in Japan) have resulted in more eyes, interest, and reporti

They are not increasing to the best of my knowledge. Recent events in aviation (Boeing, the accident in Japan) have resulted in more eyes, interest, and reporting of the going ons in aviation however. Which of course results in the casual observer being made aware of happenings that may have otherwise flown (punny) under their radar. For those curious I like to recommend the excellent avherald.com whose owner catalogs flight safety reports from around the world.