World’s Largest Independent Aviation Safety Organization to Analyze New Regulations
December 21, 2011 - Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement after the release of the Federal Aviation Administration’s final regulations regarding airline pilot flight- and duty-time limitations and minimum rest requirements.

“Today’s pilot fatigue rule release marks historic progress in what must be an unrelenting commitment to ensuring the highest safety standards throughout the airline industry. The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), is gratified that the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have delivered on their pledge, and a Congressional mandate, to issue new flight- and duty-time regulations and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots.”

• The Airline Pilots’ Guide to Fighting Fatigue (also available by clicking on the image) is a Jepp-sized publication with straightforward information that will help you get the most out of your sleep opportunities, both at home and on the road. It chronicles the hazards of fatigue, the physiological aspects, and fatigue mitigation do’s and don’ts. Any use of this material must be attributed to ALPA.