FAA announces new rest rules for air traffic controllers
by NBC News
NBC News— FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced new rules for air traffic controllers. He said that they will require 10 hours of rest between shifts rather than nine, and 12 hours before a midnight shift, putting controllers on a par with pilots and flight attendants. The aim is to reduce fatigue among controllers and reduce the chance of mistakes. NBC News' Tom Costello reports.
WKBN.com—FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue. The new guidelines come after the FAA commissioned a panel of experts in late 2023 to find new avenues on how to “better address controller fatigue.”
KHON2—FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue. The new guidelines come after the FAA commissioned a panel of experts in late 2023 to find new avenues on how to “better address controller fatigue.”
CNBC—FAA will require more rest time for air traffic controllers amid fatigue concerns. Staffing shortfalls have led to forced overtime and tightly packed air traffic controller schedules