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A new report has raised serious concerns about pilot fatigue.
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The European Cockpit Association conducted a survey of nearly 7,200 pilots.
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Exhaustion in the cockpit is a widespread and underreported problem.
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Three-quarters of respondents said they had briefly dozed off.
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They had operated a flight when they should have declared themselves unfit.
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The pilots were very frank in their answers to the survey questions.
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They were reluctant to report fatigue because they feared punishment.
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Aviation safety experts say exhaustion can impair judgement.
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Foster a culture in which pilots can report tiredness without fear.
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Carriers should ensure that passenger safety is their top priority.
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