FAA Imposes Stricter Rules for Flights in Icing Conditions

Commuter-airline pilots must take additional steps to combat ice buildup on wings under rules released today by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Prompted by a series of incidents, the FAA will require airlines flying planes weighing less than 60,000 pounds to install sensors that detect ice and warn pilots, or tell their pilots to automatically switch on anti-icing equipment sooner than has been the case.