FAA Outlines Plans to Streamline Pilot Medical Certification
Officials discussed efforts to reduce medical review backlogs and simplify certification requirements for certain conditions.
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House Panel Advances FAA Medication Transparency Bill
Measure would require a comprehensive public list of medications that airmen may use and provide guidance on stabilization periods.
FAA Proposes Easing Diabetes Medical Rules
Pilots whose diabetes is controlled without insulin could potentially receive medical certificates directly from an AME.
FAA Accepts HIMS Reform Petition For Review
Pilot advocacy group is seeking changes to monitoring, medical reviews and the path to unrestricted certification.
FAA Gives AMEs More Authority on Mental Health Medical Renewals
New pathway allows eligible pilots with anxiety, depression and related conditions to receive subsequent Special Issuance medical certificates from their AMEs.
FAA Adds Cardiac Guidance To AME Guide
New disposition tables cover several heart-related conditions for FAA medical certification.
FAA Adds Mental Health Counseling Guidance To AME Guide
New Item 47 resources clarify therapy information for pilots and ATCS.
