TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Australia mandates at least 2 people stay in cockpits

Australia has responded to the Germanwings air disaster but mandating that at least two people stay in cockpits of domestic and international airliners

The Jakarta Post
Canberra, Australia
Mon, March 30, 2015

Share This Article

Change Size

Australia mandates at least 2 people stay in cockpits

A

ustralia has responded to the Germanwings air disaster but mandating that at least two people stay in cockpits of domestic and international airliners.

Deputy Minister Warren Truss will explain the new security arrangements at a news conference later Monday, his office said. The new arrangements were to take effect immediately.

Previously Australia has allowed a pilot to be alone on the flight deck.

French prosecutors blame 27-year-old co-pilot Andreas Lubitz for the crash of Flight 9525 that claimed 150 lives in southern France last week. (***)

 

 

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.