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New safety rules after crash: No solo pilots

In the wake of the Germanwings crash that killed 150 in an apparent suicide-by-pilot, Lufthansa and many others are quickly adopting rules requiring at least two crew members be present inside the cockpit at all times. Lufthansa’s announcement covers…

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Lufthansa flights cancelled by pilot strike

Lufthansa has cancelled about 1350 flights, due to a pilot strike. The strike is hitting medium and short haul flights today (Monday, 12/1) and long-haul flights on Tuesday. About 150,000 passengers are affected.   The main strike issue is…

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New Pilot Rules: Safer skies, but some delays likely

New rules for pilots are in effect this weekend, resulting from the FAA’s investigation of pilot fatigue in a Colgan Air commuter crash a few years ago. The new rules limit pilots to 8 or 9 hour shifts (depending on start time) and require 10 hours…

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New safety rules after crash: No solo pilots

In the wake of the Germanwings crash that killed 150 in an apparent suicide-by-pilot, Lufthansa and many others are quickly adopting rules requiring at least two crew members be present inside the cockpit at all times. Lufthansa’s announcement covers…

Read More

Lufthansa flights cancelled by pilot strike

Lufthansa has cancelled about 1350 flights, due to a pilot strike. The strike is hitting medium and short haul flights today (Monday, 12/1) and long-haul flights on Tuesday. About 150,000 passengers are affected.   The main strike issue is…

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