Papavasileiou, Emmanouil, Papatheodorou, Andreas and Edmunds, James (2025) Human operators in air transport: A decade of systematic reviews. Journal of the Air Transport Research Society (100059).

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Abstract

This meta-review synthesises the literature on air transport research. It focuses on human operators as portrayed in systematic reviews. It aims to identify key trends and suggest future research. Most air transport research has focused on passengers, the environment, and economics. Yet, research on human operators, particularly pilots and air traffic controllers, has lagged. This study fills this gap. It is the first meta-review of human operators in air transport. A comprehensive search, following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, was done across databases, including Scopus and Google Scholar. The search revealed 588 records, with 41 systematic reviews meeting the inclusion criteria. We synthesised data along three dimensions: context, methods and themes. The review found a growing body of research, especially post-2019. It had significant contributions from Australia, the USA, and the UK. The studies focused on pilots and cabin crew. They addressed mental health, fatigue, and job risks. Methodological rigour was high, with PRISMA guidelines being followed consistently. The findings show a growing interest in human operators in air transport. We propose future reviews to focus on airport ground operators and workforce diversity. Integrating human operators into systems theories could optimise air transport systems. It would make better use of both human and technological resources.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.1016/j.jatrs.2025.100059
Subjects:	Hospitality and tourism > Tourism > Aviation > Airline management
Depositing User:	Alexandros Paraskevas
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2025 08:36
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2025 08:45
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/13144

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