New parliamentary hearings, emerging medical research, and a continuing stream of operational incidents show that the problem has not gone away.
News Update- March 2026
A new British All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Aircraft Cabin Air Quality will be hearing evidence on this issue in Portcullis House (beside the houses of Parliament in London) on:
Tuesday 10 March 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00
and
Wednesday 11 March 2026 from 09:30 to 11:30
Day One - Expert Testimony:
- Captain Tristan Loraine - former British Airways Captain and spokesperson for the GCAQE (Global Cabin Air Quality Executive).
- Judith Anderson - Industrial Hygienist from the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), USA.
- Professor Vyvyan Howard - Medically qualified pathologist, specialising in toxicology and bio-imaging, University of Ulster.
Day Two - Industry Technology Solutions:
Day two will feature testimony from global companies who manufacture air cleaning technologies capable of eliminating contaminated air in aircraft.
These sessions are expected to be the first of several sessions over the year.
Pilots and Cabin Crew members who have been affected or who have an interest in this topic are strongly urged to attend in person one or both sessions.
To register your intent to attend, please email the company (email address below) who are collating the names of probable attendees to add to the guest list.
It is essential that you email this company if you wish to attend.
Please also ensure that you bring photographic ID as Portcullis House is a secure building with airport style security.
Email: brightsidestrategy@gmail.com
News from the Neuro Toxicity Research Foundation:
‘Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters,
Over the coming weeks, I, Ron van der Kuil, researcher at MMU, UK, will be sharing a series of crucial videos addressing the growing concerns surrounding aero-toxic syndrome and neuroinflammation of the brain, conditions that are increasingly associated with devastating and life-altering health consequences within the aviation industry.
At the heart of this issue are dedicated aviation professionals whose neurological health, cognitive function, and overall wellbeing have been profoundly affected. Emerging research is examining how exposure to contaminated cabin air may contribute to neuro-inflammation and longer-term neurological injury. These are complex medical challenges that demand urgent, independent scientific investigation.
Groundbreaking work is now being undertaken at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Amsterdam UMC, alongside advocacy and scientific collaboration supported by the Neuro-Toxicity Research Foundation, The Netherlands. Their combined efforts aim to better understand mechanisms of neuro-toxicity, improve diagnostic clarity, and drive meaningful preventative change.
This research is critical, not only for those already suffering, but for the protection of future generations of crew and passengers worldwide.
I warmly invite you to watch, share, and engage with these upcoming videos. Most importantly, please consider supporting and donating to the Foundation to this essential research. Through awareness, compassion, and collective action, we can help bring clarity, accountability, and safer skies for all.
With gratitude and determination,
Ron.’
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‘Watch and listen to this alarming story from a former cabin crew member!
It could happen to you too.
Personal message:
To my colleagues who are still flying: please listen to your body. Don't ignore the warning signs. Don't let anyone tell you it's all in your head, because it isn't.’
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/activity:7432791093894705154
‘In this video, Professor MacKenzie-Ross shares her insights on neurocognitive health, assessment, and their implications for aviation safety and practice:’
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/activity:7434218665111257089
‘Frank van de Goot is a Dutch clinical, forensic, and neuro-onco pathologist who studies the human body at both the microscopic and forensic levels. With decades of experience at the intersection of medicine and legal investigation, his work focuses on understanding complex causes of disease, injury, and death.
Over the past 10–12 years, he has been increasingly involved in research on neuro-inflammation and non-occupational aero-toxic syndrome, applying his multidisciplinary expertise in pathology to these emerging medical questions. In this video, we explore his work and insights from a career that bridges clinical pathology, forensic science, and neurological research related to this aero-toxic syndrome research at MMU, UK and Amsterdam UMC.’
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‘Around the world, cockpit and cabin crew members are speaking out about life-altering neurological and metabolic symptoms and unanswered health concerns. These are not isolated incidents, they point to a serious and growing pattern that demands urgent attention.
The Neuro Toxicity Research Foundation is dedicated to advancing independent research and giving a voice to those affected. We cannot do this without help.
Donations are crucial to fund the scientific research needed to understand these risks, drive awareness, and protect the health of aviation professionals now and in the future. Your support turns concern into action.’
Please support this vital research if you can:
Thank you.
https://neurotoxicityresearch.org/en/donate-2/
Recent incident reports published by the independent aviation safety site Aviation Herald illustrate that smoke, fumes and unusual odours continue to be reported across the global fleet:
Incident: TAP A339 over Atlantic on Mar 6th 2026, fumes on board
https://avherald.com/h?article=5363c52d&opt=0
Incident: PSA CRJ9 near Pensacola on Mar 1st 2026, smoke in cockpit
https://avherald.com/h?article=535e6b38&opt=0
Incident: Wizz Malta A21N at Barcelona on Feb 20th 2026, smoke in cabin
https://avherald.com/h?article=5354d063&opt=0
Incident: Jetblue A320 at Newark on Feb 18th 2026, engine problem, smoke, evacuation
https://avherald.com/h?article=5353c228&opt=0
Incident: Egypt A20N at Istanbul on Feb 6th 2026, reported smoke in the cockpit
https://avherald.com/h?article=53482c94&opt=0
Accident: British Airways B772 enroute on Feb 4th 2026, strange odour on board
https://avherald.com/h?article=5345f426&opt=0
Incident: American B738 near New York on Jan 24th 2026, some type of smell
https://avherald.com/h?article=533b682a&opt=0
Incident: Canada B789 at Auckland on Jan 13th 2026, unusual odour
https://avherald.com/h?article=532e4983&opt=0
Incident: Republic E170 at Savannah on Jan 8th 2026, smoke on flight deck
https://avherald.com/h?article=532d378c&opt=0
Update 7th January 2026 - Incident: Malta A320 at Malta on Nov 17th 2022, smoke in flight deck
https://avherald.com/h?article=5012a6f1&opt=0
Incident: Transavia France B738 near Lyon on Jan 5th 2026, smoke in cockpit
https://avherald.com/h?article=53260a8d&opt=0
Incident: France A332 near Munich on Jan 4th 2026, toxic fumes on board
https://avherald.com/h?article=532461be&opt=0
- For pilots, cabin crew and frequent flyers, exposure during a fume event is not an isolated spike, but a peak exposure layered onto chronic exposure.
- It has been recognised since the 1950s that repeated low-level (chronic) exposure to complex chemical mixtures containing organophosphates — including aircraft engine oil and hydraulic fluids — can prevent full physiological recovery between exposures, leading to cumulative multi-system injury.
- In toxicology, repeated exposures of this nature are recognised as capable of producing cumulative biological effects, even where individual exposures may appear relatively low.
‘Why has no action been taken to prevent 'fume events' even though Governments and Parliaments around the world have known about this problem for decades?
We've already waited too long for action - help us make sure this issue can't be ignored forever by sharing and supporting this post.’
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Yes, fume events play a major role, but repeated low-level exposure does too.
The core issue lies in the bleed air system, which supplies breathing air to the cockpit and cabin directly from the aircraft engines without filtration.
In any engineered breathing-air system, filtration and contaminant monitoring would normally be expected as standard safety controls.
Introducing filtration would help ensure contaminants are removed before air enters the cockpit and cabin.
In addition, sensors and monitoring equipment should be made mandatory through regulation on all bleed-air aircraft.
‘So what are the aircraft manufacturers saying about contaminated cabin air?
Here Airbus deny that bleed air systems can contaminate cabin air, despite recognising that it happens in internal documents as early as 2011.
Don't let them get away with it.
Join us in Parliament on 10/11 March to make manufacturers take this problem seriously.’
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For further information on Contaminated Air in Aircraft and Aerotoxic Syndrome, please visit:
France:
https://www.syndrome-aerotoxique.com/
Netherlands:
https://flyaware.nl/en/stichting-fly-aware-2/
United Kingdom/Worldwide:
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