Safe Skies Act of 2026
To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes.
The Safe Skies Act of 2026 aims to ensure that flightcrews for cargo operations have the same duty and rest requirements as those for passenger operations. This means that cargo pilots and crew will follow the same rules for work hours and rest periods as passenger pilots, which is intended to enhance safety. This bill would affect cargo airline companies and their employees by implementing stricter regulations on their work schedules.
The bill was introduced on February 12, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The next step is for the Subcommittee on Aviation to review it. This bipartisan effort has sponsors from both the Democratic and Republican parties, indicating a broad agreement on the need for this legislation.
Recent actions show that the bill has been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee and subcommittee for further review. There have been no further actions taken as of the last update, and the bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
