Cargo Pilot Fatigue Rule Reconsidered – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reconsidering expanding fatigue rules for air cargo pilots, not just passenger plane pilots. A bipartisan House bill was introduced last month that would require cargo pilots to take eight hours of rest between shifts when the overall FAA rules take effect January 14, 2012.
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E.U.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement in Progress – The European Parliament is set to approve the E.U.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year. The agreement will eliminate various tariffs, widen market access, and reduce technical obstacles to trade.
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TSA to Implement 100 Percent Global Cargo Screening – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin 100% screening on all cargo arriving from international passenger flights on December 3rd. The TSA is working to synchronize international security requirements with other nations’ through a series of mutual recognition agreements and is working closely with Customs and Border Protection to adopt risk-based screening techniques for domestic air cargo.
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