FAA, Union Agree on New Rest Rules for Air-Traffic Controllers By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it had struck a deal with an employee union ...

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. Controllers will now be required to ...

New Rules for Rest According to Whitaker, the initial step to mitigate controller fatigue includes 10 hours between shifts and 12 hours off before a midnight shift. This rule will go into effect ...

DENVER — Soon, air traffic controllers will be required to get more time off between shifts. New Federal Aviation Administration rest rules are designed to help deal with burnout and stress on ...

The air traffic control tower at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers.

FAA, union agree on new rest rules for air-traffic controllers. By David Shepardson. July 24, 2024 3:39 PM UTC Updated July 24, 2024 A view of an air traffic control tower after ...

DENVER — Soon, air traffic controllers will be required to get more time off between shifts. New Federal Aviation Administration rest rules are designed to help deal with burnout and stress on ...

(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it had struck a deal with an employee union to ensure that air-traffic controllers receive additional rest as the agency deals ...

FAA, union agree on new rest rules for air-traffic controllers. David Shepardson. July 24, 2024 at 10:11 AM. Copied; By David Shepardson ...

April 19 (UPI) --The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday announced new rest rules for air traffic controllers aimed at reducing fatigue and ending mistakes that cause near-misses on the runway.

I understand this lengthened rest period will be an adjustment for thousands of our air traffic controllers. We are committed to engaging the workforce and our partners at the National Air Traffic ...

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 ...