Short-Handed
One-third of air traffic control (ATC) facilities operated by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had staffing shortfalls of at least 10 percent in the 2024 fiscal year — a condition that led to increased overtime, longer work weeks, and controller fatigue, according to a report from th...
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Mistaken Identity
The final report by Iranian accident investigators says ineffective risk management ‘failed to protect the flight safety’ of a Ukrainian airliner.
FAA Extends Crackdown on Unruly Passengers
Recent cases involve passengers who refuse to wear facemasks or surrender personal bottles of alcohol, the agency says.
U.S. Reports 30-Year High in Reported Wildlife Strikes in 2019
While the number of total strikes rose, the number that damaged the aircraft was below 2000’s record high, the report says.
Pressure From Within
The S-76 pilot likely did not want to disappoint the client, who had specifically requested his services, the NTSB says.
Fear of Job Loss Motivates Student Pilots’ Self-Medication, Report Says
The results of a small survey indicated that many of the students, on track to become professional pilots, were reluctant to discuss health issues with AMEs.
Anticipation
Aviation industry leaders see large-scale COVID-19 vaccination programs as key to returning to pre-pandemic levels of flying.
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