BRITISH AIRLINES TO REVIEW HEALTH CHECKS FOR PILOTS
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have instructed British flight operators to review their policies on pilot assessments following the revelation that Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz had shown signs of suffering from mental health problems.
A CAA spokesman said all pilots flying for UK airlines undergo 'extensive and regular medical assessments to determine their fitness to hold a licence'.
He added: 'As part of this, aeromedical examiners are required to assess a commercial pilot’s mental health at each medical examination which, for an airline pilot flying with at least one other pilot, is undertaken annually.
'These detailed medical assessments are in line with international aviation standards.
'We will continue to monitor the situation as the investigation develops and our thoughts remain with the friends and relatives of all those affected by this tragic incident.'
