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Top pilots’ union sounds alarm as regulators consider smaller crew sizes

Top pilots’ union sounds alarm as regulators consider smaller crew sizes



Firms accused of putting profits over safety as EU group weighs cutting minimum number of pilots from two to oneAerospace giants have been accused of putting profits ahead of safety as officials consider cutting the minimum number of pilots required on commercial flight decks from two to one.The move, which is currently being evaluated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), would weaken standards to the “lowest common denominator”, the world’s largest union of airline pilots has warned. Continue reading…



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Author : Michael Sainato

Publish date : 2024-07-27 13:00:26

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