Sounds like the powers at be are trying push the fatigue issues out of the way reading between the lines. I find it amazing that there are no corrective fatigue measures being put in place by Emirates only more computers. It seems ironic that in one line they are saying pilots shouldn't rely on computers too much and in the next line they say 'we are putting an extra computer on board'
Some interesting facts and quotes:
The ATSB is continuing its investigation into the incident, but says there is no proof that pilot fatigue played a part in the accident.
The the captain and FO had flown 98.9/89.7 hours in the last 28 days.
The Captain said he hadn't slept well because of the circadian rhythm issues.
That alone would suggest there just might be some fatigue issues not to mention the fact the flight was leaving around midnight. Yet the ATSB think there are no fatigue issues??? What do they need, someone to fall asleep at rotate before they can 'prove' there are fatigue issues.
The devil is in the data | The Australian