What Were They Thinking
When flights go smoothly, pilots’ minds tend to wander, study finds.
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Language Analysis
There’s more to aviation English than radio conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers.
Putting Fatigue to a Vote
European Parliament approves changes in flight and duty time limits.
A Measure of Time
More flight time doesn’t necessarily lead to improved performance, a new study says.
Putting It Into Words
Non-standard phrases, slang and rapid-fire speech hinder pilot-controller communications.
Hunting Down Fatigue
Researchers credit a voluntary reporting system with detecting unsuspected sources of fatigue.
Driven to Distraction
Deadly inattentive behaviors with portable electronic devices outpace scientists’ grasp of vehicle operator risks.
Scientific Scheduling
Evolving fatigue risk management systems increase two airlines’ confidence about alertness.