What Happened
New Policy Aims To Reduce Flight Delays And Increase Flexibility
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to simplify medical kit requirements for airlines, replacing the current 64-item checklist with a performance-based standard that focuses on covering nine specific medical emergencies. According to a study by Duke University researchers, most in-flight medical emergencies can be handled with simple supplies, and the new policy aims to reduce flight delays and increase flexibility for airlines. The proposal was reported by Simple Flying.