The COVID-19 pandemic is a new addition to the factors that can interfere with pilots’ rest, researchers say.
Despite the reduction in flight and duty hours associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S commercial airline pilots reported increased sleepiness both during flight and during their time off – a condition that may have resulted in part from additional stress, researchers say.
An FAA safety alert says operators should review ground procedures to ensure the safety of…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News, Runway Safety
A 757 crew focused on their descent, disregarding visual cues that they were heading for…
Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic will help airports handle future disease outbreaks, study says.
