An FAA rule change will increase rest time between shifts to at least 10 hours.
Flight attendants must have “an irreducible 10-hour rest period” between shifts, according to a rule change announced today by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Current requirements provide for nine hours of rest, which may be shortened, under some circumstances, to eight hours.
An FAA safety alert says operators should review ground procedures to ensure the safety of ramp workers.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News, Runway Safety
A 757 crew focused on their descent, disregarding visual cues that they were heading for the wrong runway.
fatigue, Flight Tech, News, Safety Oversight
EASA, FAA and aircraft manufacturers outline plans to update aviation data communication.
