IFALPA raise concerns over proposed new 'co-pilot' licence
The pilots union, BALPA, is calling for a review of plans to cut the number of flying hours completed by trainee commercial pilots. Under new rules recruits will be able to take control of airliners after 70 hours of real flying experience, at the moment that stands at 145 hours. The Civil Aviation Authority says the number of simulator hours will almost double from 90 to 170 hours.