Boeing 737 and De-Icing Truck Collide at Denver International Airport
KDEN UA605 B738 collides with De-Icing Truck on Snowy Pad at DIA
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Cessna 172 Crashes in Hudson River
Two people swim to safety after crashing in the cold water.
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FAA Path II Antidepressant Protocol Shortens SIA Wait Time from Six to Three Months
Before today’s change (December 3, 2025), a pilot had to prove stability for six months before applying for a Special Issuance Authorization. A pilot now has to show three months of stability on one Path II medication. The rest of the Path II protocol is unchanged.
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FAA Adds New Antidepressant to Path II
FAA approves a new antidepressant, vilazodone, for pilot and air traffic controllers.
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Federal Air Surgeon Withdraws Approval for Virtual Visits
On January 22, 2025, Dr. Penny Giovanetti, Director of the FAA\’s Medical Specialties Division, issued a memo that formally withdraws consent for first-time aviation psychiatric and neuropsychological assessments.
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What is a 50% service-connected disability for a mental health condition?
If a pilot makes a disability claim to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs about a mental health condition (like PTSD) or a mental health-related condition (like insomnia), the VA arranges for the service member to have a Compensation and Disability evaluation by either an internal provider, like a VA employed psychologist, or an outsourced provider
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Why Pilots Should Avoid CBD Products
CBD products can cause a DOT test to be positive for marijuana.
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