The recent Batik Air flight that veered off course due to both pilots falling asleep provides a reminder as to the role that personal lives have on fatigue.
The closure of Niger’s airspace earlier this month has further narrowed the corridors available to airline operations. On 7th August 2023, the military junta in Niger announced the closure, citing the possibility of military intervention from neighbouring states. As the closure happened without warning, dozens of aircraft had to be rerouted around the closed airspace
Fatigue is generally considered to be a decline in mental and/or physical performance that results from long hours of work, sleep loss and/or disruption of
Sleep is an essential function that allows the body and mind to recharge, leaving the person refreshed and alert when woken up. But how much
A poor night’s sleep, some bad shift patterns, it’s all manageable when you’re at work, isn’t it? Sleep is one of the most important factors
