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Looks like the gaydar is still working:

Police will want to interview the air stewardess in detail about the pilot’s state of mind, as well as his most recent girlfriend who he is said to have lived with in a smart flat on the outskirts of Dusseldorf. One report claimed they had been together on and off for seven years and were engaged and planned to marry next year.

Lubitz had reportedly ordered two new Audis for them just before the tragedy in an apparent desperate last attempt to win her back. But she appeared to have rejected his offer, as only one car was ever delivered.

It is not known why they split but it has been claimed their relationship broke down because he was secretly gay and was suffering torment over hiding his homosexuality.

BRITISH AIRLINES TO REVIEW HEALTH CHECKS FOR PILOTS

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has instructed British flight operators to review their policies on pilot assessments following the revelation that Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz had shown signs mental health problems.

A CAA spokesman said all pilots flying for UK airlines undergo ‘extensive and regular medical assessments to determine their fitness to hold a licence’.

He added: ‘As part of this, aeromedical examiners are required to assess a commercial pilot’s mental health at each medical examination which, for an airline pilot flying with at least one other pilot, is undertaken annually.

‘These detailed medical assessments are in line with international aviation standards.

‘We will continue to monitor the situation as the investigation develops and our thoughts remain with the friends and relatives of all those affected by this tragic incident.’
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One report claimed he was taunted by fellow pilots for previously being a ‘trolley dolly’ airline steward and dubbed ‘Tomato Andy’ - a derogatory gay slur - by colleagues.