Airlines toughen up cockpit rules after Germanwings Alps crash

FINANCIAL TIMES: EasyJet, Norwegian, Monarch, Emirates and Air Canada were among those who introduced new procedures to require two people in the cockpit at all times. EasyJet said it had taken the decision after consultation with the UK’s civil Aviation Authority.

The CAA has written to all UK carriers to ask what procedures they have in place for when one of the pilots leaves the flightdeck.

Richard Taylor, CAA spokesman, said it was “very possible” that airlines could soon be required to have a member of the cabin crew stay in the cockpit if a pilot left for a break, as is the norm in the US… (more)

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