European pilots report widespread fatigue and microsleeps

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How did the left and right cover European pilots report widespread fatigue and microsleeps?

Of the 55 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 43% are rated left, 31% are rated centre, 26% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 122. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is European pilots report widespread fatigue and microsleeps left or right?

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Is the coverage of European pilots report widespread fatigue and microsleeps biased?

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Which outlets covered European pilots report widespread fatigue and microsleeps?

122 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

How many pilots were surveyed for the fatigue report?

The survey included responses from almost 7,200 pilots and co-pilots across 32 European countries. This large sample size provides a broad overview of fatigue issues within the European aviation industry.

What percentage of pilots reported experiencing microsleeps?

According to the survey, three in four, or approximately 75%, of European airline pilots admitted to experiencing microsleeps in the cockpit. This indicates a significant prevalence of involuntary sleep episodes during flights.

Why might pilots be reluctant to report fatigue?

Pilots reported that they fear sanctions if they report fatigue or declare themselves unfit to fly. This suggests a culture where reporting such issues could lead to negative consequences for their careers.