The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Across the nation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. In New Mexico, control towers are looking for staff as well, the FAA says. “The safety of the U.S. Aviation system is due in large part to our skilled and dedicated air traffic controllers, so hiring […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of fatigue among air traffic controllers. To lower the risk of exhaustion and burnout, the controllers will be mandated to take 12 hours off before midnight shifts and 10 hours off between shifts in general, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said in…
The House on Thursday voted to extend the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) funding authority, marking the third extension in recent months for the reauthorization bill. The bill, formally titled the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, passed in a bipartisan 401-19 vote Thursday. It will extend the FAA’s funding authorities until May 10 and…
The Federal Aviation Administration told Boeing Wednesday that the company must develop a comprehensive plan to deal with systemic quality-control issues in order to meet non-negotiable FAA safety standards.