FAA unveils new committee focused on pilot mental health struggles

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday announced the creation of a new committee aimed at reducing stigma and eliminating barriers that discourage pilots from addressing their mental health issues.

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a statement that the committee, the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC), will be tasked with presenting recommendations to the FAA by the end of March 2024 on ways “to identify and break down any remaining...