The Shocking Truth about Aircraft Cabin Air

Aerotoxic Syndrome, poisoning by organophosphates and other substances

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Last week the Ecologist published a very good article on this subject researched and written by Monica Piccinini a freelance writer who focuses on environmental, health, and human rights issues. :

„Cancer causing Aircraft“

„The air provided to pilots, crew members, and passengers, originates from the engines. Due to the high temperatures during engine operation, any engine oil leakage has the potential to transform into a mist of chemicals that can be inadvertently inhaled by pilots, crew members, and passengers.” (sic)

“During a June 2022 interview on the Seth Meyers show, actor Miles Teller shared his experience and response after being exposed to toxic fumes in a jet while filming 'Top Gun':

“And so we landed. I’m just like, man, I’m not feeling too good, and I was really hot and I just started itching like crazy, so I get out of the jet and I’m just covered in hives, like head to toe. Instantly, I go to a doctor. I do like a blood analysis, this, that, whatever. I go to the doctor and my bloodwork comes back and I have flame retardant pesticides and jet fuel in my blood.” . (sic © Ecologist).”

Ed. Note: These and more symptoms are exactly what you would be told about by countless crew members, pilots and cabin crew alike. Read lots of testimonies here and court cases here. The latest occupational health court cases in France /Europe were ruled to be (2023) : ‘Aerotoxic Syndrome, poisoning by organophosphates and other substances’ .

“Since the 1950s, pilots, cabin crew, and passengers have consistently raised concerns about inadequate cabin air quality and potential contamination of aircraft air supplies. This is typically identified by a peculiar but often subtle 'dirty sock' odour. In instances of severe contamination, visible smoke may be present.” (sic © Ecologist).

Over the years European flight attendants and pilot groups formed networks that have been working on this issue, especially in Germany, France, Belgium, England, and The Netherlands. A few years ago, Spanish, Italian, and US groups formed, joined, and became vocal. Go to the website UNFILTERED for complete and detailed information:

"The Aerotoxic Team (Ed: now UNFILTERED) is the single best-informed expert body relating to the issues of aircraft bleed air contamination and cabin air quality on a global scale." (view) David Learmount

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