Briefing Room Archive List

The AOPA article reports that the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 (H.R. 2591) passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously via voice vote on September 8, 2025.

The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 (H.R. 2591) requires the FAA to revise regulations within two years to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek and disclose mental health treatment without excessive career penalties.

A strategic review outlining how improved design, regulation, and training can reduce maintenance errors and strengthen aviation safety.

Guidance on human-factors design & compliance for flight-deck equipment under 14 CFR Part 25

Consolidated CS-25 (incl. acceptable means of compliance) covering airworthiness, flight deck equipment, human-factors & all major design/installation requirements

A paper by EASA on how Europe’s updated AI roadmap prioritises human oversight, ethical safeguards, and operational reliability as AI becomes more embedded across the aviation ecosystem.

A recent A320 incident linked to solar activity shows how extreme space weather can disrupt aircraft systems in unexpected ways.

Explore how artificial intelligence enhances pilot resilience and operational safety in aviation.

By designing spacecraft, procedures, and training around real human strengths, weaknesses, and behaviors, space agencies dramatically improve crew performance, reduce errors, and increase the odds of bringing everyone home alive.

Pilots Quietly Battle Mental Health Stigma: Many Hide Struggles to Protect Careers and Keep Flying

The Paper presents the results of the global survey conducted by IATA between October 2024 and February
2025, focusing on Human Factors (HF) and Human Performance (HP) programs within airlines worldwide.

This white paper by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) explores the critical role of human factors in the evolution of aviation systems up to 2050.

Insights from the 2023 OIG Audit – Breaking Stigma, Boosting Safety, and Bridging Disclosure Gaps in Aviation

Analysis suggests strong solar radiation could interfere with flight control data, prompting Airbus to review in-service A320 Family aircraft.

ICAO has shared five human performance principles, based on research and operational experience, which together guide aviation practices to support safe, effective decision-making and overall system performance.