FAA Chief Says He Will Ensure That New Rules on Pilot Fatigue Move Forward
By Sholnn Freeman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Two days after The Washington Post published an examination of the living conditions endured by some pilots for regional airlines, Federal Aviation Administrator J. Randolph Babbitt said he will "close the gap" if a government rulemaking committee fails to develop regulations aimed at curbing pilot fatigue.