Airlines, and specially locost have done their upmost to prevent the EU from preparing a good FTL for pilots. THAT makes pilots tired, we are an unprotected species. EASA has had (another) scientific research done on the new FTL and fatique by a swiss company called Moebus. The final outcome is devistating for subpart Q, max duties are too long at night and rest with an augmented crew of no value in economy, etc, etc. Airlines are outraged at this and do everything in their power to minimise the scientific basis of the report.
Safety (to the beancounters) is very important,........as long as it doesn't cost too much. Something has to change soon I think
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