Safe Skies: New Rules for Cargo Pilot Duty and Rest
New regulations aim to enhance the safety of cargo flights by applying the same pilot duty and rest rules as those for passenger operations. This means cargo pilots will have the same work limits and break requirements, potentially reducing fatigue and improving overall air transport safety.
Key points
All-cargo air carriers must follow the same flightcrew duty and rest requirements as passenger operations.
The changes aim to improve safety in cargo flights by ensuring pilots have adequate rest.
These rules must be implemented within 30 days of the Act's enactment.
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