Ryanair, Lufthansa CEOs Say Tough Pilot Checks Still Leave Risks

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European airline executives say stringent pilot screening cannot eliminate the risk of cockpit attacks, following a recent incident on a FlyDubai flight. They argue the aviation industry must accept that absolute safety and security are unattainable.

European airlines and regulators can only do so much to deter cockpit attacks like the one during a recent FlyDubai flight, and the aviation industry must accept there’s “no absolute safety and security” even with stringent vetting of pilots.