Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Pilot fatigue has been implicated in fatal airline crashes, yet even today, pilots are frequently required to be on duty for stretches of 18 hours or more without rest. A panel talks about why pilots often are not rested when they fly, the airlines’ new "alertness management" initiative, and proposed changes to FAA requirements.
Guests
- Capt. Al Prest Vice president of operations for the Air Transport Association
- Capt. Rand Harrell Air Line Pilots Association
- Peggy Gilligan Deputy associate administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
- Dr. Mark Rosekind Alertness Solutions
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