Aviation training rules are loosening, potentially speeding up pilot certification.

The Federal Aviation Administration is asking for feedback on new recommendations for pilot training. This could mean changes to how pilots get certified, possibly making the process faster.

For decades, pilot training has followed a rigid set of rules designed for a different era of aviation. This process can be slow and expensive. If these recommendations are adopted, it could lower the barrier to entry for new pilots, potentially easing shortages in the industry. It also means the FAA is willing to reconsider long-standing requirements, opening the door for other training reforms.