the Russian Association of air transport operators gave the signal SOS. The carriers asked the authorities not to oblige them to follow the recommendations of Rospotrebnadzor about filling the salons of liners by 50%. Incomplete loading of the aircraft, how do you think the airline is unlikely to help win the coronavirus, but probably would kill the industry of air transportation.
About the future of our civil aviation after the pandemic, “MK” told the first Deputy Minister of transport, head of the Federal air transport Agency Alexander Neradko. This is his first interview as the first Deputy Minister.
Alexander, so I will sit down aboard the plane?
— We together with experts of Rospotrebnadzora have conducted an analysis of the documents prepared by the International air transport Association, International civil aviation organization (ICAO). They are prepared on the basis of special reports 70 airlines representing half of the world’s passenger traffic. And on the basis of extensive literature review, expert opinions and insights of a group of specialists in medicine ten of the world’s largest airlines. And I can say that there was not a single case of transmission COVID-19 while flying from passenger to passenger.
— something to do with a hard time believing this… how can you be sure?
— This is due to its unique design, pressurized cabin aircraft cabins, the distribution of the air flow in the pressurized cabin, the speed of the flow. Associated with the design of the air-conditioning system, and special filters. They are installed on all modern aircraft. The system prevents any air pollution, including pathogenic microorganisms.
the experience of all the world’s major airlines in the current period. And these airlines have already announced the sales plan 100% chair capacity.
— That is, all the talk about half load of the aircraft, it’s all nonsense?
No, not nonsense. It’s all been considered. But now we possess the materials of which I have spoken, studied them, in conjunction with the CPS to develop measures that allow us to avoid fifty percent of Seating on Board the aircraft. But must take into account preventive measures.
— What are these measures?
— While in the media, there was a discussion about how we fly now, we are again together with Rospotrebnadzor has developed measures for a phased exit control restrictions and restore civilian traffic.
all You mention the CPS. Why?
— Because it s eth experts we analyzed the situation on the incidence of the use of epidemiological tools, both organizational and technical procedures. Studied global statistics and all the events that occur in the world in connection with the development of the pandemic. And I want to note that the situation is changing very quickly.
on may 19, the ICAO (international civil aviation organization) newsletter announced that ICAO publishes guidance on security risks in relation COVID-19. We analyzed its contents in the aggregate with all other documents, in particular the guidelines of the world health organization (who).
the who has developed specific guidance on the tactics in respect of ill passengers at ports of entry, international airports, seaports in the context of flash COVID-19. In accordance with him, we together with experts of Rospotrebnadzor has developed special guidelines for a phased exit restrictions. They include organizational-preventive and technical measures in airports, the transport industry, requirements for passengers, crew, aircraft and airline personnel.
It will be some incremental steps?
— Yes. These guidelines are divided into three stages for the removal of restrictions. It is clear that in the first phase of the removal of restrictions act increased the security measures associated with COVID-19. On the second and third stages, it will gradually weaken, but the individual steps will continue to apply.
— And what measures are on ground, very hard stage?
— In the first place — informing on the prevention of infection COVID-19.
Is something like social ads, which tells you what to do to avoid that?
— Yes. This information will be required to be present at airports. In addition, respect for employees and airports measures of social distancing and the creation of the necessary conditions. Exception of the employees at the crossing points, health posts, wearing protective masks and gloves the employees of the airlines. Treatment with a disinfectant composition.
— Well, it’s for employees of airports, and that passengers?
Also is informing about the need to use PPE at the airport and on the aircraft. Providing passengers with disinfectants. Awareness of the need to minimize the number of accompanying persons, prohibiting the stay of persons in the airport terminal more than two hours. Except, of course, passengers who have tickets.
in addition, there will be a ban on working in airports beforeenterprises of public catering, including canteens for the employees of the airport and the shops, except “away”. There will be constant holding of the thermometer with thermal imaging or infrared non-contact thermometers at the entrance to the terminal.
In to work at the airport, including ground handling, baggage handling, will involve the minimum number of staff.
Developed a number of special instructions for crews and the aircraft processing, processing stores, the use of special procedures on Board an aircraft in countering COVID-19.
— with what time it will start to operate these measures?
— Here is how time today we all agreed with Rospotrebnadzor. Now I will distribute these guidelines. So we believe that they begin to act today.
