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New requirements aim to make pilots more prepared, less fatigued

February 1, 2014

Thomas J. Bukowski

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The Federal Aviation Administration recently updated its requirements for commercial pilot qualification and training. But new scheduling requirements aimed at reducing fatigue have some pilot associations, safety advocates and lawmakers questioning why cargo pilots have been excluded.

Bill would require cargo aircraft pilots to follow new rest rule

November 21, 2013

Washington – A Senate bill introduced Nov. 13 would require new rest regulations for pilots – set to go into effect in January – to include cargo aircraft pilots, who previously were exempted.

OIG begins audit of helicopter ambulance safety

November 20, 2013

Washington – An audit has begun on the Federal Aviation Administration’s progress on improving the safety of helicopter air ambulance operations, as requested by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee in April.

Rule increases training requirements for commercial pilots

November 12, 2013

Washington – Commercial aircraft pilots must undergo an increased amount of training, under a Federal Aviation Administration final rule announced Nov. 5.

FBI: Aircraft-targeting laser incidents increasing in New York state

October 23, 2013

New York – Reports of people targeting aircraft cockpits with lasers have increased to 75 this year between Jan. 1 and Oct. 16 in New York state, compared with 64 in the same time period in 2012, according to an FBI New York office spokesperson.

OIG to FAA: Enforce air controller scheduling policies to fight fatigue

September 3, 2013

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration should more strictly enforce air traffic controller scheduling policies to help reduce controller fatigue, concludes a report issued Aug. 27 by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.

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Bill would require cargo aircraft pilots to follow new rest rule

OIG begins audit of helicopter ambulance safety

Rule increases training requirements for commercial pilots

FBI: Aircraft-targeting laser incidents increasing in New York state

OIG to FAA: Enforce air controller scheduling policies to fight fatigue

OSHA to enforce select standards for airline cabin crews

Civil aviation shows mixed safety results in 2012: report

TSA to maintain ban on small knives on planes

NTSB introduces safety video series for general aviation pilots

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