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ECA survey finds persistent pilot fatigue risks in Europe

Last observed 2026-10-26 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

A survey of 7,198 pilots in 32 European countries found widespread insufficient rest and cockpit microsleep, with no significant improvement reported since 2023.

Why it matters: The findings indicate continuing fatigue-management and reporting-culture risks, prompting calls for stronger oversight by national authorities and EASA.

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Signals and related developments

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

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