Survey exposes alarming pilot fatigue crisis
A recent survey conducted by the #European Cockpit Association (ECA) has shed light on the issue of pilot fatigue, revealing alarming statistics about the lack of attention given to this serious problem by airline companies. The survey, conducted in mid-July and encompassing 6,893 pilots from 31 countries, brings forth shocking findings.
According to the survey, a staggering 76% of European airline pilots admitted to experiencing at least one micronap during the preceding four weeks. Micronaps, or momentary lapses of sleep, can significantly impair pilots' ability to perform their duties effectively, posing a risk to passenger safety. The survey also revealed that 73% of pilots feel they do not receive sufficient rest time.
This issue extends beyond Europe, as evident from a recent incident involving #Ethiopian_Airlines. On 15 August, 2022, two Ethiopian Airlines pilots missed the landing of their #Boeing 737, only becoming aware upon hearing the autopilot alarm when flying over the landing strip without descending. This serves as a reminder that fatigue-related incidents can happen globally, according to the survey.
https://airlive.net/reports/2023/10/01/76-of-european-pilots-admitted-to-have-succumbed-to-a-micronap-during-the-previous-four-weeks/
A recent survey conducted by the #European Cockpit Association (ECA) has shed light on the issue of pilot fatigue, revealing alarming statistics about the lack of attention given to this serious problem by airline companies. The survey, conducted in mid-July and encompassing 6,893 pilots from 31 countries, brings forth shocking findings.
According to the survey, a staggering 76% of European airline pilots admitted to experiencing at least one micronap during the preceding four weeks. Micronaps, or momentary lapses of sleep, can significantly impair pilots' ability to perform their duties effectively, posing a risk to passenger safety. The survey also revealed that 73% of pilots feel they do not receive sufficient rest time.
This issue extends beyond Europe, as evident from a recent incident involving #Ethiopian_Airlines. On 15 August, 2022, two Ethiopian Airlines pilots missed the landing of their #Boeing 737, only becoming aware upon hearing the autopilot alarm when flying over the landing strip without descending. This serves as a reminder that fatigue-related incidents can happen globally, according to the survey.
https://airlive.net/reports/2023/10/01/76-of-european-pilots-admitted-to-have-succumbed-to-a-micronap-during-the-previous-four-weeks/
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REPORT 76% of European pilots admitted to have succumbed to a micronap during the previous four weeks
A new survey by the European Cockpit Association (ECA) warns of the state of pilot fatigue and the lack of attention paid to it by their companies. Questioned in mid-July, three out of four European airline pilots (76%) admitted to having succumbed to at…
#Ethiopia-#Somalia: Statement by #EU Spokesperson on the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia
On 1 January, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and #Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi signed a Memorandum of Understanding on granting Ethiopia access to the sea.
The #European_Union would like to remind the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia pursuant of its constitution, the Charters of the African Union and the United Nations. This is key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region.
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ethiopiasomalia-statement-spokesperson-territorial-integrity-federal-republic-somalia_en
On 1 January, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and #Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi signed a Memorandum of Understanding on granting Ethiopia access to the sea.
The #European_Union would like to remind the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia pursuant of its constitution, the Charters of the African Union and the United Nations. This is key for the peace and stability of the entire Horn of Africa region.
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ethiopiasomalia-statement-spokesperson-territorial-integrity-federal-republic-somalia_en
Six suspected #Somali pirates to face trial in #Seychelles
The #European Union's counter-piracy naval force, Operation ATALANTA, has transferred six suspected Somali pirates to Seychelles for trial. The suspects are accused of attacking the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Chrystal Arctic in the Gulf of Aden on May 10. The ship's security team successfully repelled the attack by returning fire.
Operation ATALANTA confirmed the transfer on Wednesday, and the suspects are now in custody awaiting trial. Before the handover, a delegation of Seychellois officials and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) were briefed on board the ATALANTA frigate. The European delegation to Mauritius assisted in coordinating with Seychelles authorities.
Operation ATALANTA has legal agreements with various nations in its Area of Operations, including Seychelles, to facilitate the prosecution of suspected pirates apprehended by participating warships. This legal process, known as the "Legal Finish", includes deterrence, arrest, detention, and prosecution in accordance with international law.
https://gcaptain.com/suspected-somali-pirates-to-stand-trial-in-seychelles/
The #European Union's counter-piracy naval force, Operation ATALANTA, has transferred six suspected Somali pirates to Seychelles for trial. The suspects are accused of attacking the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Chrystal Arctic in the Gulf of Aden on May 10. The ship's security team successfully repelled the attack by returning fire.
Operation ATALANTA confirmed the transfer on Wednesday, and the suspects are now in custody awaiting trial. Before the handover, a delegation of Seychellois officials and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) were briefed on board the ATALANTA frigate. The European delegation to Mauritius assisted in coordinating with Seychelles authorities.
Operation ATALANTA has legal agreements with various nations in its Area of Operations, including Seychelles, to facilitate the prosecution of suspected pirates apprehended by participating warships. This legal process, known as the "Legal Finish", includes deterrence, arrest, detention, and prosecution in accordance with international law.
https://gcaptain.com/suspected-somali-pirates-to-stand-trial-in-seychelles/
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Suspected Somali Pirates to Stand Trial in Seychelles
The European Union’s counter-piracy naval force, Operation ATALANTA, has transferred six suspected Somali pirates to Seychelles, where they will stand trial for a pirate attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker...