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:
- Following the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is finalizing new regulations to enhance airline safety and pilot medical/psychological testing.
- EASA's proposed measures include mandatory psychological evaluations for all new pilots and initial drug and alcohol testing as part of medical assessments.
- Further proposals involve strengthening oversight of aeromedical examiners, establishing peer support networks, creating a confidential European repository for pilot medical data, and implementing pilot support and reporting systems within airlines.
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