23 Feb 2022

Pilots warn of fatigue

From Nine To Noon, 9:30 am on 23 February 2022
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Fatigue among pilots, air traffic control and other aviation workers could lead to an aviation disaster - according to a leading union.

The Airline Pilots Assocation or NZALPA - which represents which represents more than 2,600 New Zealand pilots, all air traffic controllers and the majority of flight service operators,  says fatigue in the sector is a serious issue.

It says the Civil Aviation Bill, currently going through parliament, does nothing to address the problem.  NZALPA president Captain Andrew Ridling explains to Kathryn Ryan.