Regulations and Government
Bill Filed to Include Cargo Operations in FAA’s Duty Rule
The campaign to include cargo pilots under the FAA's new pilot duty rule gained support in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack (l) pressed for equal application of the FAA's new pilot duty-time and rest rule to cargo operators. ALPA president Lee Moak (r) hosted Cravaack at the union's April 17 cargo conference in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Chris Weaver, ALPA)
U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack (l) pressed for equal application of the FAA's new pilot duty-time and rest rule to cargo operators. ALPA president Lee Moak (r) hosted Cravaack at the union's April 17 cargo conference in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Chris Weaver, ALPA)

The campaign to include cargo airline pilots in the U.S. under the FAA’s new flight crew member duty and rest rule gained support in Congress with the introduction of legislation on April 16 that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to apply the rule “in the same manner” for passenger and cargo operations.