Safe Skies Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Safe Skies Act of 2026 aims to improve aviation safety by extending existing duty and rest requirements for flight crew members to include those working on all-cargo flights. Currently, these regulations primarily focus on passenger flights. This bill mandates that the Department of Transportation update its existing rule to ensure all flight crew members, regardless of the type of flight, adhere to the established duty and rest guidelines. This change is intended to enhance fatigue management and overall flight crew well-being.
Key provisions
- The Department of Transportation (DOT) must modify a specific final rule.
- The modified rule will apply duty and rest requirements to all-cargo flight crew members.
- The requirements will mirror those for passenger flight crew members.
- The DOT must complete this modification within 30 days of the bill’s enactment.
- The bill exempts the modification process from certain rulemaking requirements.
Who is affected
- Air Carriers
- Flight Crew Members (Passenger Operations)
- Flight Crew Members (All-Cargo Operations)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Notable changes
- Expands existing duty and rest requirements to include all-cargo flights.
- Previously, these regulations only applied to passenger flights.
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