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Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors Unite to Strengthen Aerospace Safety

Explore how artificial intelligence enhances pilot resilience and operational safety in aviation.

Human Factors: The Hidden Key to Safe and Successful Space Missions - NASA

By designing spacecraft, procedures, and training around real human strengths, weaknesses, and behaviors, space agencies dramatically improve crew performance, reduce errors, and increase the odds of bringing everyone home alive.

Reuters article Airline pilots hide mental health struggles

Pilots Quietly Battle Mental Health Stigma: Many Hide Struggles to Protect Careers and Keep Flying

IATA Human Factors Global Survey for Airlines 2025 available now

The Paper presents the results of the global survey conducted by IATA between October 2024 and February
2025, focusing on Human Factors (HF) and Human Performance (HP) programs within airlines worldwide.

The Human Dimension In Tomorrow's Aviation System

This white paper by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) explores the critical role of human factors in the evolution of aviation systems up to 2050.

FAA Pilot Mental Health Final Report 07.12.2023 (Library PDF)

Insights from the 2023 OIG Audit – Breaking Stigma, Boosting Safety, and Bridging Disclosure Gaps in Aviation

Airbus update on A320 Family precautionary fleet action

Analysis suggests strong solar radiation could interfere with flight control data, prompting Airbus to review in-service A320 Family aircraft.

Human Performance Principles

ICAO has shared five human performance principles, based on research and operational experience, which together guide aviation practices to support safe, effective decision-making and overall system performance.