Amman, Nov. 4 (Petra) - The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) Medical Directorate earned accreditation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a certified center for evaluating and issuing medical flight certificates.

The accreditation follows a rigorous technical and medical audit by the FAA, qualifying the facility to conduct evaluations and issue Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 medical certificates for aircrews according to international aviation standards.

The RJAF Medical Directorate, a unit of the Royal Medical Services, is the only military medical center in the Middle East accredited by the FAA to issue the certifications.

The milestone showcases the advanced state of aviation medicine within the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army (JAF), the technical expertise of its specialized personnel, and its commitment to global standards.

The Medical Directorate provides healthcare to air force personnel, conducts medical fitness evaluations for aircrews, executes aeromedical evacuations and search-and-rescue operations, and offers specialized aviation medicine training.

//Petra// HA