... data analysis and inter-pretation of the data as well as the writing of the manuscript.FGB participated in the data analysis and interpretation of thestudy. DS participated in the data analysis, ... correspondence: Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Berlin, Air Malta, Air France, Air Scotland, Alitalia, Austrian, bmi, British Airways, Brussels, Bulgaria Air, Condor, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Czech Airlines, ... calculated.Conclusions The study demonstrates that although aviation isregulated by a variety of national and international laws,standardised documentation of IMEs is inadequate and needsfurther development.IntroductionAs...