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Pilots Too Exhausted to Safely Perform Their Flight Duties

European Cockpit Association (ECA) Study.

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Nov 02, 2026
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A disturbing new study conducted by the European Cockpit Association (ECA) found that nearly one in four European airline pilots routinely take to the skies despite being too exhausted to safely perform their duties.

76.8% of nearly 7,200 pilots surveyed across 32 European countries admitted to experiencing at least one involuntary episode of sleep, know…

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