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ICAO Urges Action to Support Aviation Industry Throughout Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is not only diminishing global mobility but also presenting risks to air…
Industry Updates
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Aviation Medicine, Cover Story, COVID-19
Going Viral
The coronavirus pandemic has closed borders to some flights and forced cancellation of others.
News, aviation medicine, Safety Oversight, Aviation Medicine
IATA Urges Regulatory Flexibility in Coping With Pandemic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is praising regulators that have acted to provide more…
News, Aviation Medicine, Cargo Safety
ERA: Exempt Cargo Crews From Some Coronavirus Restrictions
Authorities should ensure that cargo flights are able to continue despite restrictions placed on commercial…
Blog, aviation medicine, Aviation Medicine
U.S. Concentrates Coronavirus Screening at 7 Airports
All flights to the United States carrying people who have recently been in China are…
Air Travelers Warned About New Virus
Citing the outbreak of a new type of coronavirus in China, international aviation and health…
Finding the Beat
A new study finds that crewmembers experienced a buildup of cardiovascular strain over the course…
Medically Related
Study probes link between aeromedical certification and reduced odds of death.
News, Cabin Safety, Aviation Medicine
Study: Australian Pilots Face No Increased Risk of Melanoma
A review of the medical records of 20,000 Australian pilots shows that they apparently are…
Fitness for Duty, Aviation Medicine
Problematic Substance Testing
Drug- and alcohol-testing methods differ among jurisdictions, but their goals are the same.