The US Federal Aviation Administration today published a 689-page proposed rule to require airlines to supply “safety-critical” training to pilots, flight attendants and dispatchers, an action the agency says will make “a significant contribution” to its accident reduction goal.”

Included in notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) are “special hazard” flight simulator training requirements for pilots to help with persistent loss-of-control (LOC) and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) issues in the industry. Also present is a requirement to perform line-oriented flight training (LOFT) in full-flight simulators as well as to demonstrate runway safety techniques such as ensuring the correct runway is selected for takeoff.

For flight attendants, the new rules include completing “hands on” performance drills using emergency equipment annually and qualifying for vario

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