It has been revealed that a European regulator found “issues” with Germany’s aviation authority over safety enforcement – reportedly before the Germanwings crash in the Alps.<br /><br /> A report in the Wall Street Journal said EU officials told Berlin last November to sort out long-standing staff shortages at the aviation authority, the Luftfahrtbundesamt (LBA), that could affect checks on planes and crew, including medical checks.<br /><br /> Investigators continue to probe the background of the co-pilot Andreas Lubitz who is believed to have deliberately crashed the plane, and questions have been asked as to whether examinations of his suitability to fly were rigorous enough.<br /><br /> Acknowledging that “issues” had been found, the European Commission <br />said in an emailed statement: “On the basis of EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) recommendations, the Commission has addressed the issues to Germany to require compliance. Germany’s replies are currently being assessed. <br /><br /> “All EU member states have findin
