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FAA Issues New Rule on Pilot Duty Time
The FAA on Wednesday announced a final rule on pilot flight duty and rest requirements.
The FAA has amended flight duty and rest times for Part 121 flight crew
The FAA has amended flight duty and rest times for Part 121 flight crew

On Wednesday the FAA announced a final rule on pilot flight duty and rest requirements, a stricter regulation stemming from the Feb. 12, 2009 crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 near Buffalo. The rule amends existing work conditions for flight crew operating under Part 121, but exempts cargo carriers.