Having read the txt of the new rule on the EU site, I believe the following apply;
- The rule have immediate effect for all new/future pilots/cabin crew.
- For current crew, there is an interim period of 10 years. However, the indiviadual crew can apply the authorities in the country of the "home base" to be adopted under the new regulation with 3 month of notice.
- The rule will be in force very shortly.
This is indeed very good news for all of us.......