CFS B 1 2016

Lufthansa Now Says It Knew of Co-Pilot Andreas
Lubitz’s History of Depression

The co-pilot at the controls of the German jetliner that crashed last week had informed Lufthansa in 2009 about his depressive episodes, the company said Tuesday.

In a statement, Lufthansa said the co-pilot had conveyed the information when he sought to rejoin the airline’s flight school after a monthslong pause in his studies.

French prosecutors said that Mr. Lubitz appeared to have intentionally crashed the jet into the French Alps on March 24. The plane descended a little under 10 minutes before it struck the earth, killing all 150 people aboard.

Prosecutors in Germany said Monday that he had been treated for suicidal tendencies.

(Adapted from www.nytimes.com)

GLOSSARY
conveyed – transmitiu
sought – procurou
monthslong – com duração de meses
prosecutors - promotores

According to the text,

Lufthansa was informed about the co-pilot’s depressive episodes.
Lufthansa prosecutors believe the co-pilot intentionally crashed the plane.
The co-pilot took a long pause in his studies before he was diagnosed with depression.
The co-pilot Andreas Lubitz hadn’t informed Lufthansa about his psychological condition before the accident.