Research Study on the Impact Analysis, Prevention and Management of ATCOs Fatigue in the EU

The overall objective of this research project is to perform a study on the assessment, prevention and management of the occupational fatigue risks, as well as related work environment and operational factors, of ATCOs in the EU, in order to support future decision-making of the EU regulator. The project should be conducted in a scientific, neutral and objective manner, and supported by data collection, scientific tests, analytical work or statistical projections. The work on the project should follow internationally recognised best practices and scientific methodologies. The general objective of the study is threefold: — assessment of the implementation of EU Regulations, — research action, — anticipating the impact of new technologies and operational concepts.