The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published plans to “harmonise” flying rules in the EU. They include proposals for new EU pilot fatigue rules with “30 improvements” that will replace national standards. The new rules are expected to be adopted into EU law after mid-2013 and fully implemented by the end of 2015.
The British pilots’ union Balpa says the proposed changes — more early starts, longer night-shifts and cuts to crew numbers — will increase pilot fatigue and the risk of plane crashes.
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