FAA to require 25-hour voice recorder for airliners

[Aeromot]

Pilot unions have long resisted this move, and I can't find an effective date anywhere. This has long been among the NTSB "Most Wanted" improvements to aid in investigations.

FAA Proposes Cockpit Voice Recorder 25-Hour Extension

The FAA is going to try to increase the cockpit voice recorder length from two hours to 25 hours. This will probably face some pushback.

onemileatatime.com

Airliners' Close Calls Put Cockpit Voice Recorders Under Microscope

Airliners have nearly collided several times recently. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura looks into the issue and what action could be taken.

www.nbcbayarea.com

FAA To Require 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

Following a rebuke from NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy, the FAA moves to establish rulemaking committee for 25-hour CVR capacity.

www.ainonline.com

 

[Domenick]

As an occasional airline passenger, I'm wholeheartedly for it.

 

[nealkas]

I agree 2 hours is too short.

25 seems a lot...

And not available to management to hear who's beefing about the boss...