What Happened
European Airlines Adopted And Later Revised Safety Measure
The two-person cockpit rule was introduced in Europe after the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash in 2015, requiring at least two crew members in the cockpit at all times. The rule was initially recommended by EASA, but later revised to a risk-based approach, allowing airlines to assess their own risks and decide whether to maintain the procedure. Some European airlines, including German carriers, dropped the mandatory rule, citing security risks. The incident led to changes in pilot medical requirements and the introduction of support programs for pilots. This development was first reported by MiGFlug.