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Mumbai: Survey sheds light on fatigue among pilots
Updated On: 01 August, 2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
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About 70 per cent of the survey’s respondents indicated that flight duty periods exceeding 10 hours profoundly impact the onset of fatigue. Representation pic
A recent survey conducted by the Safety Matters Foundation has highlighted concerns about fatigue among airline pilots in India. The survey, which received responses from 530 pilots, primarily captains operating domestic and international flights under six hours, identified prolonged flying duties exceeding 10 hours per day, consecutive night shifts, rapidly rotating weekly rosters and schedules adhering to the minimum mandated rest periods as primary contributors to pilot fatigue.
According to the survey report, approximately 70 per cent of the respondents indicated that flight duty periods exceeding 10 hours profoundly impact the onset of fatigue. India currently permits airlines to schedule pilots for up to 13-hour flight duty periods within a 24-hour timeframe.
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