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Senate Passes Pilot Mental Health and Medication Transparency Bills
politics18 days ago

Senate Passes Pilot Mental Health and Medication Transparency Bills

The U.S. Senate has passed two bipartisan bills aimed at reforming aviation medical standards: the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act. These measures seek to reduce stigma around pilot mental health and clarify which medications are compatible with medical certification. While comedian Nathan Fielder’s HBO series 'The Rehearsal' highlighted these issues, industry groups urge the House to pass companion legislation to send the bills to the President for signature.

via Deadline|
#aviation-policy#faa#legislation
FAA Launches Limited AI Air Traffic Tool in DC After Industry Pushback
technology-and-policy24 days ago

FAA Launches Limited AI Air Traffic Tool in DC After Industry Pushback

The Federal Aviation Administration is beginning a 90-day test of its AI-driven air traffic management tool, SMART, at three Washington, DC-area airports starting Monday. Developed by Air Space Intelligence under an $875 million, 12-year contract, the system analyzes schedules, weather, and runway capacity to suggest alternative routes and prevent conflicts. Initially feared by airlines to be a disruptive, fully integrated control mechanism, the rollout has been scaled back to a limited advisory role within existing procedures. This cautious approach follows weeks of industry anxiety and high-level meetings, aiming to build confidence before any wider national deployment.

via Futurism|
#air-traffic-control#artificial-intelligence#aviation-policy
politics5 months ago

Duffy Announces Airline-Backed Relief Plan for Spirit Travelers and Staff

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, coordinating with major airlines, announced a package of actions to support Spirit Airlines passengers and employees after Spirit ceased operations, including temporary fare caps for Spirit-related routes, reduced fares on overlapping routes, expanded travel-pass benefits and preferential interviews for Spirit staff, and guidance on refunds via credit-card protections, travel insurance, or bankruptcy filings; the measures follow the Biden administration's blocking of the Spirit–JetBlue merger.

via Department of Transportation (.gov)|
#airline-relief#aviation-policy#consumer-protection