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Air Force Brings Back Flight Restrictions on Pregnant Crew Members in Policy Reversal

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The Air Force is rolling back policies that would allow pregnant aircrew members to fly early in their pregnancy and are adding higher scrutiny to those seeking waivers to stay in the skies.

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Pregnant pilots and aircrew grounded for first trimester under new Air Force flying rules

The Air Force also ruled out ejection seat-equipped aircraft for pregnant pilots and aircrew but extended the window for other planes.

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Air Force Brings Back Flight Restrictions on Pregnant Crew Members in Policy Reversal

The Air Force is rolling back policies that would allow pregnant aircrew members to fly early in their pregnancy and are adding higher scrutiny to those seeking waivers to stay in the skies.

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Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again

The Air Force is changing its policy for pregnant aircrew, generally reverting to rules set in 2019 that barred female aviators from flying during the first trimester—or from flying in aircraft with ejection seats at all—due to potential risks to the pilot and her unborn fetus.   The changes come in response to commanders and medical experts concerned about “accepting unknown risk as well as potential damage or loss of multi-million-dollar airc…

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Military.com broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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