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How are pilots screened for extremism?
Airlines do screen pilots for security risks, but mental health issues, which can sometimes be linked to extremist behaviour, are often protected by privacy laws. This makes it difficult for previous employers to share full details with new ones, even when concerns exist, as seen with Hamam al-Hammami.
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