Contrary to what we hear from the media, could HEPA filters be effective enough to protect against COVID-19? While the whole world, not least the airline industry, is eagerly awaiting an effective solution to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we’re not sure all the hype around HEPA filters is the answer!
The current COVID-19 crisis has clearly shown that cabin crew, after health workers, are among the most exposed workers to this and other viruses, primarily because it is almost impossible to ensure a clean workplace or to implement the recommended social distancing measures in the confined space of an aircraft.
On 26 March the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published “Guidance on management of crew members with regard to COVID-19”. A scan of the 9 page document shows that EASA requires airlines to provide special Corona kits...
As the ORO 100 is always prevailing over any SIB that EASA may issue, EurECCA does not see in which way the EASA Safe
Initial situation : Time and again incidents called « fume events » occur on passenger aircrafts in
In 2011 there is a new regulation on medical fitness as applicable to the Crew Members of civil aviation:
