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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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Fatigue Cited in Fatal 2018 EMS Crash

Fatigue Cited in Fatal 2018 EMS Crash

U.S. NTSB report says the AS350 accident occurred on the first night after the Wisconsin pilot’s week-long vacation.
Cloth Facemasks May Hinder Pilot Communications, Report Says

Cloth Facemasks May Hinder Pilot Communications, Report Says

BEA researchers say surgical masks did not interfere with radio transmissions.
Fighting Pilot Fatigue: Sleep is Best

Fighting Pilot Fatigue: Sleep is Best

NRL-Netherlands Aerospace Centre researchers say extra sleep helps more than flight time restrictions.
ICAO Urges Coordinated Response on COVID-19 Recovery Plan

ICAO Urges Coordinated Response on COVID-19 Recovery Plan

Success of the aviation industry’s recovery depends on global cooperation, secretary general Fang Liu says.
Inspector General Hits FAA for Not Updating Evacuation Standards

Inspector General Hits FAA for Not Updating Evacuation Standards

The FAA has conducted ‘insufficient research’ on passenger behavior aboard aircraft in emergencies, inspector general says.
Visibility Issues Cited in 2019 Toronto Taxi Lane Collision

Visibility Issues Cited in 2019 Toronto Taxi Lane Collision

A Jazz Aviation Dash 8 was damaged beyond repair; some passenger injuries stemmed from disregard of the flight attendant’s instructions during the evacuation.
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