What Happened
Aviation Medical Examiners May Certify Pilots With Non-Insulin-Controlled Diabetes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to pilot medical certification aimed at reducing application backlogs and simplifying requirements for certain medical conditions. The proposed rule would allow pilots with non-insulin-controlled diabetes to obtain medical certificates directly from aviation medical examiners (AMEs), potentially benefiting approximately 3,000 applicants annually. The FAA is also working to cut medical application delays and has increased its medical officer staff and revised case management procedures. The proposal remains pending, and the FAA has not announced an implementation date. This development was first reported by AviNews.