Mental Health in Aviation Act Clears U.S. House
Legislation would make it easier for pilots and air traffic controllers to seek treatment.
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NTSB Chair on FAA Mental Health Policy: ‘It’s Like Back to the 1950s’
Homendy calls for overhaul of certification process, saying the current system creates a stigma for pilots.
House Committee Advances Aviation Mental Health Bill
Legislation encourages aviation personnel to disclose their conditions.
Airline Pilots Report High Rates of Anxiety, Alcohol Misuse
French survey finds more than one-third meet the standard for ‘risky alcohol use.’
Members of Congress Tell FAA to Change Rules Regarding Pilot Mental Health
The legislators emphasized the need to address the stigma surrounding mental healthcare for pilots and air traffic controllers.
Private Pilot Allegedly Dies by Suicide in an Airplane
The pilot is believed to have intentionally crashed the aircraft in a remote part of Texas.
NTSB Hosts Panel on Mental Health
The NTSB summit sought to address the way the FAA handles mental health challenges.
FAA Suspects Nearly 5,000 Pilots Concealing Medical Issues to Keep Flying
The agency is investigating some 4,800 former military pilots who now fly for Part 121 passenger and air cargo operators, among others.
Aviation Attorney Presses FAA to Update Mental Health Policies
This pilot-turned-aviation certificate defense lawyer wants the FAA to develop a more comprehensive system to provide pilots the support they need for mental health concerns.
Depression, Anxiety, and the FAA
When it comes to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, we frequently hear “the FAA won’t let me get help” or “if I try to get help, I’ll lose my medical.” Many times we see someone ask in an online discussion about how it will be handled by the FAA and the overwhelming response […]
