FAA and Union Set New Rest Rules for Air Traffic Controllers

Agreement aims to reduce fatigue and improve safety amid staffing shortages

Controllers to receive 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off around midnight shifts.
New rules include limits on consecutive overtime assignments.
FAA plans to hire 1,800 new controllers this year to address shortages.
Recent near-miss incidents have raised concerns about controller fatigue.
Union and FAA emphasize the importance of addressing public safety issues.