The U.S. Senate passed two bipartisan mental health bills for pilots and controllers, targeting the structural disincentives that keep aviation professionals from seeking care.
TowerThe FAA has proposed allowing Aviation Medical Examiners to issue certificates on the spot to pilots with non-insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes, eliminating the current deferral process.
TowerThe FAA has proposed letting qualifying military trainees use their military flight physicals instead of a separate third-class medical for civilian training.
TowerBoeing's 777X clears its final technical certification hurdle as the FAA moves toward type certificate issuance, plus five other aviation stories shaping the week.
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