Friday, February 08, 2013

Suspected drunk Romanian pilot halts flight from London

(Reuters) - Romanian airline TAROM cancelled a flight to Bucharest because the pilot was suspected of being drunk before takeoff from London's Heathrow airport, it said on Friday.

In a story reminiscent of Denzel Washington's portrayal of flying under the influence of alcohol in the movie "Flight", British authorities refused permission for the pilot to take off in the Airbus A318 from Heathrow on Wednesday morning.

"We cancelled the flight because one crew member was not physically fit to operate. His medical incapacity was tracked down in London during routine checks," the state-owned Romanian carrier TAROM said in a statement.

"The pilot returned home on Thursday and we suspended him from activity until the investigation is finalized."

European Union member Romania has pledged to sell a range of state companies under an International Monetary Fund deal, including a 20 percent stake in TAROM - which operates 23 planes - by August.

"If official results we receive show he tested positive for alcohol, we'll immediately fire him," the airline said.

(Reporting by Radu Marinas)


http://www.tarom.ro/despre-noi/noutati-si-presa/stiri/detalii-stire.html?news=195  

Tarom RO394 canceled flight from London to Bucharest on February 6, 2013Bucureşti/07.02.2013: Tarom RO394 London-Bucharest flight canceled yesterday, February 6, 2013, due to the fact that a crew member was physically unable to operate the flight. Medical unfitness was found by airport authorities in London after a routine check.

Tarom RO394 London-Bucharest flight canceled yesterday, February 6, 2013, due to the fact that a crew member was physically unable to operate the flight. Medical unfitness was found by airport authorities in London after a routine check. Currently undertaking an investigation to determine why the pilot was unable to make the flight. For safety reasons, TAROM decided yesterday cancellation and passengers of assistance received under EU Directive 261/2004 and were rerouted on other flights yesterday to reach the destination.


The pilot returned to the country during the day today and been suspended until the completion of the investigation. After receiving the official results, TAROM will take all measures will be imposed in accordance with all national and international regulations in force. If after investigation it is determined that the pilot was found positive for alcohol control, he will be fired immediately, in accordance with the internal regulations of the company. TAROM meet the highest national and international safety standards and the safety of its operations is the main priority of the company, therefore such misconduct will not be tolerated.


ABOUT TAROM:
 

The National TAROM Romanian Air Transport was founded in 1954 and has grown along with Romanian aviation. TAROM operates under the Ministry of Transport and is a member of SkyTeam Alliance on 25 June 2010, offering its passengers access to more destinations and connections. TAROM is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since 1993 and the Association of European Airlines (AEA) of 2000.

TAROM a anulat cursa RO394 Londra-Bucuresti din data de 6 februarie 2013 

Bucureşti/07.02.2013: TAROM a anulat zborul RO394 Londra-Bucuresti de ieri, 6 februarie 2013, din cauza faptului ca un membru al echipajului s-a aflat in incapacitate fizica de a opera zborul. Inaptitudinea medicala a fost depistata de autoritatile aeroportuare din Londra in urma unui control de rutina.

TAROM a anulat zborul RO394 Londra-Bucuresti de ieri, 6 februarie 2013, din cauza faptului ca un membru al echipajului s-a aflat in incapacitate fizica de a opera zborul. Inaptitudinea medicala a fost depistata de autoritatile aeroportuare din Londra in urma unui control de rutina. In prezent se desfasoara o investigatie pentru a stabili motivele pentru care pilotul s-a aflat in imposibilitatea de a efectua zborul. Din motive de siguranta, TAROM a decis anularea zborului de ieri, iar pasagerii cursei au beneficiat de asistenta conform Directivei Europene 261/2004 si au fost rerutati pe alte zboruri de ieri pentru a ajunge la destinatie.

Pilotul a revenit in tara in cursul zilei de astazi si a fost suspendat din activitate pana la finalizarea investigatiei. Dupa primirea rezultatelor oficiale, TAROM va lua toate masurile care se vor impune, in conformitate cu toate reglementarile nationale si internationale in vigoare. Daca in urma investigatiei se stabileste ca pilotul a fost depistat pozitiv la un control al alcoolemiei, acesta va fi concediat imediat, in conformitate cu regulamentul de ordine interioara al companiei. TAROM respecta cele mai inalte standarde de siguranta nationale si internationale, iar siguranta operatiunilor sale reprezinta principala prioritate a companiei, prin urmare astfel de abateri disciplinare nu sunt tolerate.

DESPRE TAROM:

Compania Naţională de Transporturi Aeriene Române TAROM a fost înfiinţată în 1954 şi a crescut în acelaşi timp cu aviaţia românească. Compania TAROM îşi desfăşoară activitatea sub autoritatea Ministerului Transporturilor şi Infrastructurii şi este membră a Alianţei SkyTeam din 25 iunie 2010, oferind astfel pasagerilor săi acces la mai multe destinaţii şi conexiuni. TAROM este membră a Asociaţiei Internaţionale a Transportatorilor Aerieni (IATA) din 1993 şi a Asociaţiei Companiilor Aeriene Europene (AEA) din 2000.

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