What Happened
Industry Coalition Seeks Federal Preemption Over State Laws
A coalition of aviation organizations, including the National Business Aviation Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a uniform federal standard for flightcrew meal and rest requirements. The groups argue that a uniform national standard is necessary to avoid conflicting obligations and operational issues across states. However, a group of state attorneys general opposes federal preemption, citing the importance of state-level workplace protections. The FAA’s proposal focuses on Part 121 operations, but the aviation groups want the final rule to cover a broader range of operators. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.