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24 Mar 2017

Germanwings: making EASA recommendations effective

Since the Germanwings tragedy in March 2015, EASA has been seeking to introduce new rules covering peer intervention programmes, drug and alcohol testing, and psychological testing. Our role has been to ensure that the new rules actually work, and the interests of pilots are properly safeguarded

Commentary
21 Mar 2017

At last, some good news on training costs: pilot apprenticeships

Commentary
20 Mar 2017

Catching something other than the flight home

Commentary
16 Mar 2017

The emergency helpline for pilots

Commentary

Dealing with laser attacks

14 Mar 2017
News

Statement on coastguard helicopter crash

14 Mar 2017
Commentary

Melanoma: what to look out for and how to prevent it

10 Mar 2017
Commentary

Celebrating aviation’s women pioneers

08 Mar 2017
News

Pilots renew call for improved tracking on all aircraft on MH370 three-year anniversary

08 Mar 2017
Commentary

Ask a helicopter pilot

06 Mar 2017
Commentary

A new approach to pilot career opportunities

03 Mar 2017