Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Parliament Panel: Aviation Safety Faces Staff, Fatigue Risks
Imagine airplanes in the sky.
A report says the people who guide these planes, and the pilots, are sometimes too tired or don't have enough help.
This can make flying less safe.
The report suggests they need to have ways to manage tiredness and more people.
They also want people to be able to report mistakes without getting in trouble.
They hope this way, everyone can work together to make sure flying stays safe.
Parliamentary report flags air traffic controller and flight crew fatigue as safety concerns.
Staff shortages and stress compromise aviation safety, according to the report.
The report recommends a modern fatigue risk management system.
The committee suggests mental health programs for flight crews and a 'just culture' principle.
The report highlights a manpower shortfall at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
- Who
- Parliamentary standing committee.
- What
- A parliamentary committee report highlighting aviation safety concerns.
- When
- Report tabled August 20.
- Where
- Parliament.
- Why
- To address staff shortages, fatigue and safety risks in aviation.
- Report Type
- Parliamentary Standing Committee Report
- Focus
- Aviation Safety
- Key Issues
- Staff shortages, fatigue
- Recommendation
- Fatigue risk management system
- Manpower Shortfall
- Nearly 50% at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation