Position on Cabin Fumes

A fume event may result in the impairment or incapacitation of crew members which jeopardizes flight safety. There is an increasing concern that exposure to fumes may also result in longer-term health effects. This paper outlines IFALPA’s position around fume events and bleed air contamination.

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