Pilots Say Cargo Lobby Influenced FAA Fatigue Rule
Pilot unions say they were outgunned by a cargo industry lobby that convinced FAA to exclude air cargo operations from its new flight duty rule.
Pilots represented by the FedEx Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association are unhappy that the FAA's new rule on pilot flight duty and rest requirements excludes cargo carriers. (Photo: Boeing)
Pilots represented by the FedEx Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association are unhappy that the FAA's new rule on pilot flight duty and rest requirements excludes cargo carriers. (Photo: Boeing)