New rules would limit flying hours for tired pilotsFriday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:14PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Work hours would be shortened for pilots who fly at night while some pilots who fly during the day could spend more time in the cockpit under a government proposal to help prevent dangerous fatigue.
Airline pilots would get more rest under new FAA planFriday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:20PMThe Federal Aviation Administration wants to give pilots nine hours of rest between work days, which would not include travel time to a hotel, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.
Proposal to prevent fatigue would have some US pilots fly fewer hours, others fly longerFriday, September 10, 2010 @ 5:05PMWork hours would be shortened for pilots who fly at night while some pilots who fly during the day could spend more time in the cockpit under a U.S. government proposal to help prevent dangerous fatigue.
New Rules Would Mean Fewer Hours For Sleepy PilotsFriday, September 10, 2010 @ 4:57PMThe Federal Aviation Administration plan, which the agency has spent 15 months drafting, is an attempt to overhaul pilot work rules to reflect current scientific understanding of how fatigue affects human performance and prevent errors that cause accidents.
FAA Proposes Rules to Tackle Pilot FatigueFriday, September 10, 2010 @ 2:22PMProposed regulations for commercial airline pilots call for an additional hour of rest among other measures aimed at combating dangerous pilot fatigue. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Randy Babbitt of the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled the proposal this afternoon. Ray LaHood - Federal Aviation Administration - Airline - Aviation - Randy Babbitt
FAA Proposes New Rules to Fight Pilot FatigueFriday, September 10, 2010 @ 2:00PMProposal Would Require That Pilots Be Given 9 Hours of Rest Between Work Days
Montana crash that killed Durham family may force FAA rule changesWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:25PMThe investigation into a Montana plane crash that killed 14 people, including four members of a Durham family, has prompted air safety officials to suggest that children be required to have a seat assignment, a ticket, and be restrained.
Air travelers, let your voices be heardWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:50PMThe federal government is giving travelers an extra month to comment on proposed new consumer rules for airline passengers.
Visa in expired passportWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:51AMQ: My daughter has a 10-year non-immigrant visa valid until 2018, but her passport will be expiring in the next few months. Do I need to come to the embassy to have her visa transferred before she can travel again?