• The FAA proposes to preempt state meal and rest-break laws for airline crews.
• The move aims to clarify federal duty and rest rules for flightcrew members and flight attendants.
• State laws may require workers to be relieved of all duties during breaks, which the FAA says cannot apply to pilots and flight attendants.
• The proposed rule would amend Part 117 and Part 121 regulations.

This proposal may indicate the FAA's effort to maintain uniformity in airline crew rest regulations, which could simplify operations for carriers and reduce potential conflicts with state labor laws. The move suggests that the FAA is prioritizing federal aviation rules over state-level requirements, which could have implications for the industry's compliance and operational costs.