FAA Develops New Marijuana Standards for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers Following Rescheduling
Tom Angell
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Aerospace Medicine is collaborating with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to establish new marijuana-related safety standards for pilots and air traffic controllers. This regulatory response comes after the Trump administration rescheduled cannabis, raising concerns about operational risks and increased drug normalization in the aviation sector. The FAA is focusing on evidence-based standards to ensure flight safety and public welfare. These new guidelines will likely address cannabis use policies, impairment detection, and safety protocols for aviation professionals.
