uk_dave
24th September 2009, 02:26 AM
Toxins found in the air systems of commercial airliners have been linked to neurological damage suffered by pilots, the BBC has learned.
Campaigners say pilots and cabin crew have developed debilitating chronic medical conditions after being exposed to fume contamination from jet engines.
It is estimated that as many as 200,000 UK travellers a year may be affected.
But aircraft manufacturers BAe and Boeing say air supplies in their planes meet health and safety standards.
Campaigners say fume contamination from the jet engines has caused a number of pilots and cabin crew to fall ill - suffering fatigue, memory loss and muscle spasms.
They have dubbed the symptoms Aerotoxic Syndrome.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8270972.stm
I am soooo looking forward to my next 11 hour flight which is in....ummmmm.... ahem.... errrrrr..... is this the thread about the porn star and the car lube? (twitch twitch)
Campaigners say pilots and cabin crew have developed debilitating chronic medical conditions after being exposed to fume contamination from jet engines.
It is estimated that as many as 200,000 UK travellers a year may be affected.
But aircraft manufacturers BAe and Boeing say air supplies in their planes meet health and safety standards.
Campaigners say fume contamination from the jet engines has caused a number of pilots and cabin crew to fall ill - suffering fatigue, memory loss and muscle spasms.
They have dubbed the symptoms Aerotoxic Syndrome.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8270972.stm
I am soooo looking forward to my next 11 hour flight which is in....ummmmm.... ahem.... errrrrr..... is this the thread about the porn star and the car lube? (twitch twitch)