The federal government says a new deal struck with the aviation industry will make it mandatory for Australian airlines to have two crew members in the cockpit of a plane at all times.
The agreement follows revelations the pilot of a Germanwings plane, which is believed to have been deliberately crashed into the French Alps, was locked out of the cockpit by his co-pilot.
Transport Minister Warren Truss says domestic and international airlines will have to comply with the new rule immediately.
Mark is a commercial pilot who's operated planes for 10 years, and who wishes to remain anonymous.
He spoke with Lisa Upton about the new cockpit rules.
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