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In the Clouds: An Air-Safety Battle Brews Over the Issue of Pilots' Rest Time

Number 20050
Subject Aviation
Source Wall Street Journal (New York)
State None
Year 1996
Publication Date July 1, 1996
Summary In response to safety concerns, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes tightening rules that limit flight time and work hours for all commercial pilots. But airline executives, facing economic pressure, are resistant.
Category General
Pages 2
Keywords aviation;pilots;NTSB;fatigue;FAA;rules;safety;flying
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