UK pilots with HIV can now work without restrictions following ‘landmark changes’ in aviation guidelines

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — HIV-positive pilots in the United Kingdom can now work without restrictions.

“However, the CAA’s new guidance, developed with the support of HIV charities, says there is a much lower risk of infected pilots suffering conditions that could impair their ability to fly safely if they have a timely diagnosis and antiretroviral therapy,” the report said. According to Aerotime Hub, a website dedicated to aviation, the changes made by the CAA were campaigned by James Bushe, who was diagnosed with HIV in 2014.However, due to his HIV positive status, he was unable to receive the required Class One medical.

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