ALPA Pilot Union Clamors For Secondary Cockpit Barrier Retrofit

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As U.S. carriers are required to install physical secondary barriers on all newly manufactured aircraft delivered after Aug. 25, the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) is calling on the FAA to extend that mandate to every in-service aircraft. An installed physical secondary barrier...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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