Tag: fatigue
Why tourists are not in danger after confirmed Ebola case in Uganda
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 12, 2019 05:13There is no threat for tourists traveling currently in Uganda. Future visitors planning a trip to this East African country should yet not consider canceling. A widely published case of ... Read More
Germany becomes first government customer for Airbus ACJ350
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 19:02The German government has placed a firm order for three ACJ350-900 XWBs, becoming the first government customer for the type, which has already been ordered by private customers. The aircraft ... Read More
Aviation Safety: Fatigue management
editor- March 28, 2019 22:16In aviation operations, managing fatigue is important because it diminishes an individual’s ability to perform almost all operational tasks. This clearly has implications for operational efficiency, but in situations where individuals are undertaking ... Read More
Airline pilots and crew enduring high levels of fatigue
editor- March 6, 2019 02:08A new study based on real-life operations of 24 airlines and carried out on behalf of the EU Commission and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) shows that night flights and ... Read More
China Airlines 747 passenger jet pilot falls asleep mid-flight at 35,000 feet
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019 15:35China Airlines senior pilot has been filmed by his colleague asleep at the controls of a 747 passenger jet in slightly terrifying recently released footage. Those with a fear of ... Read More
Avianca Airlines enters its 100th year of uninterrupted operation
Chief Assignment Editor- January 25, 2019 16:20In 2019 Avianca Airlines celebrates its 100-year anniversary. It ratifies its position as the oldest airline in the Americas and the oldest in the world with uninterrupted operations. In order ... Read More
5 SPA trends for 2019 Revealed
editor- December 24, 2018 18:10The most exciting 2019 SPA trends are good news for nature and lovers. Read More
Air Georgian supports amendments to Pilot Flight, Duty, Fatigue, and Rest regulations
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 13:07Air Georgian Limited announced today they support the amendments to the Pilot Flight, Duty, and Fatigue/Rest times published today. While no set of regulations can be expected to entirely address ... Read More
Canada’s Aviation Fatigue Rules Less Safe than US
Dmytro Makarov- December 12, 2018 11:02The Air Canada Pilots Association, the largest single pilot group in Canada - representing more than 4,000 professional pilots across Canada who fly the vast majority of Canadian overseas flights, ... Read More
Canadian Minister Garneau introduces new fatigue regulations to make air travel safer
Dmytro Makarov- December 12, 2018 10:16Canadians, visitors and business travellers deserve and rely on fit and well-rested flight crews to move them across Canada and around the world. Transport Canada recognizes that fatigue must be ... Read More
Canadian statement regarding the release of new air fatigue regulations
Dmytro Makarov- December 12, 2018 09:42Today, the Minister of Transport announced new fatigue regulations to improve air travel safety for passengers and flight crews. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is pleased to see ... Read More
Avoiding worst affects of jet lag while traveling
Chief Assignment Editor- December 10, 2018 08:25For every traveler, sleep deprivation known as jet lag, is always a real possibility. Don’t let the name confuse you, jet lag can affect you whether you are flying, driving ... Read More
FAA, air traffic controllers reach agreement on new fatigue rules
editor- July 6, 2011 07:34The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association announced details Friday of a new agreement on fatigue recommendations in the aftermath of several incidents in Read More
FAA to propose new rules aimed at reducing pilot fatigue
editor- September 10, 2010 00:21After a regional airliner crashed in western New York a year and a half ago, killing 50 people, the Obama administration promised swift action to prevent similar tragedies. Read More
FAA seeks data on pilots skipping sleep night before flight
editor- February 26, 2010 05:18U.S. airline regulators will seek data on how many pilots skip sleep the night before a flight, after a crash near Buffalo, New York, raised fatigue concerns. Read More
New fatigue rules called for by carriers, pilots unions
editor- September 11, 2009 05:18Representatives of the airline industry and pilots unions agreed to an overhaul of rules aimed at combating cockpit fatigue, according to people familiar with the situation, a move that could ... Read More
Fighting pilots’ fatigue might require new rules
editor- September 2, 2009 06:30WASHINGTON — Crowded skies and exhausted pilots are a bad mix, the airline industry and pilot unions agree, but they're struggling over what to do about it. Read More