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India's Regulator Delays Pilot Fatigue Rule After Airline Objections
The previous deadline was June 1, which raised concerns with Indian carriers.
How Often Do Pilots Fall Asleep Inflight?
Some studies report that as many as 75% of pilots admit to having fallen asleep while flying.
Regulator Fines Air India $95,000 For Crew Rest Rules Breach After IndiGo Pilot Death
The DGCA found certain lapses while auditing the airline for which the regulator did not receive any satisfactory response.
Indian Airlines Request Regulator To Delay New Pilot Rest Rules For A Year
The new rules come into effect on June 1.
Vistara To Hire More Pilots By June To Meet Duty Time Norms
The airline is doing this to comply with the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations.
India's DGCA Proposes Fewer Work Hours For Airline Crewmembers
The news is a response to the escalating issue of pilot fatigue.
Part Two: Exploring Aviation's Human Factors 'Dirty Dozen'
Covering the last six precursors of many human errors.
Part One: Exploring Aviation's Human Factors 'Dirty Dozen'
Covering the first six precursors of errors.
Detecting Fatigue: IndiGo Pilots To Use Wrist Device To Assess Alertness Levels
The airline has collaborated with the French company Thales Group for this technology.
Discussion Around Pilot Fatigue Intensifies In India
The recent incidents of pilot deaths have brought the focus back on pilot fatigue in India.
Virgin Atlantic Pilots Mull Over Strike Action Due To Fatigue
The union representing the airline’s pilots said it would only allow “industrial action as a last resort.”
How Will Qantas Manage Its Pilot Duty Times On Project Sunrise Flights?
Flights from Sydney/Melbourne to London/New York will take 20-plus hours and become the longest in the world.
How The FAA Works To Avoid Pilot Fatigue
The FAA’s rules and regulations concerning crew working hours and rest.
The Importance Of Combating Fatigue As A Pilot
Managing pilot fatigue is critical to the safety of flight.
How Hot Does The Skin Of A Supersonic Aircraft Get During Flight?
The skin of a supersonic aircraft experiences temperatures upwards of 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) at Mach 2.0.
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How Incorrect Takeoff Data Caused The Crash Of MK Airlines Flight 1602
Eighteen years ago, on October 14th, 2004, a Boeing 747-200 Freighter (MK1602) crashed on takeoff in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines Are Becoming More Turbulent
Labor relations at Southwest Airlines getting more turbulent according to a new SWAPA podcast and TWU Local 556 Informational Picket.
SWAPA Holds Informational Picket Concerning A Loss Of Culture At Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has had a series of problems, including cultural, to the point its pilot's union - SWAPA - is taking a firm, public stand.
Alaska Airlines Pilots Union Shares Negotiations Update
A recent Alaska Pilots Podcast gives cause to believe a deal is near for Alaska Airlines' management and the airline's pilots.
A Look At How Pilots Are Dealing With Mental Health Challenges
How US pilots address the mental health challenges that come with their stressful job.