When Germanwings Flight 9525 slammed into the French Alps in March, killing all on board, many aviation experts spoke out about improving the psychological and medical testing of airline pilots. In response, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is in the process of finalizing new regulations for increased airline safety.
EASA Responds to Germanwings Tragedy with New Regulations
Key Takeaways:
- Prompted by the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is finalizing new regulations to enhance pilot psychological and medical assessments.
- EASA's proposed measures include mandatory psychological evaluations for new pilots, initial and ongoing drug/alcohol testing, and strengthened oversight of aeromedical examiners.
- Additional proposals focus on establishing medical networks for peer support, a confidential European medical data repository, and pilot support and reporting systems within airlines.
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