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Public commenter urges keeping 1,500‑hour pilot rule, cites 99.8% decline in fatal crashes
Summary
A public commenter told meeting attendees that aviation safety depends on rigorous pilot training and cited the 1,500‑hour rule implemented in 2013, saying fatal airline crashes have declined by 99.8 percent since its adoption, and asked officials whether the standard should change.
A public commenter at an unspecified meeting urged officials to maintain the 1,500‑hour pilot certification rule adopted in 2013, saying, "Since implementation of the 1500 hour rule, for pilot certification and qualifications in 2013, fatal airline crashes have declined by 99.8 percent." The commenter asked whether…
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