Press Release: IFALPA calls for Immediate Release of Russian Air Traffic Controllers

8 October 2020 - The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) was extremely disappointed to learn about the final verdict passed by a Court of the Russian Federation where three Air Traffic Controllers were sentenced to 5, 5 1⁄2 and 6 years imprisonment in the aftermath of the take-off accident of a Unijet Falcon 50 at Moscow- Vnukovo airport on 20 October 2014.

Press Release: IFALPA on Air India Express Flight IX 1344

7 August 2020 - The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is closely monitoring the developments related to today’s accident of Air India Express Flight IX-1344, a Boeing 737-800 that overran runway 10 upon landing at Kozhikode International airport in India, and continued down a high slope, breaking into several parts.

Press Release: IFALPA and IFATCA on Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 Preliminary Report

25 juin 2020 - The aviation community grieves the tragic loss of lives aboard Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 on 22 May 2020. Our thoughts are with the families of those lost and the survivors who may still have a long road to recovery. We are extending our support to our Pakistani colleagues for whom this is undoubtedly a traumatic experience. The air transport industry is a complex system made up of people, procedures, and technology that interact to create the safest way to travel. The few accidents that occur are always a consequence of multiple factors, which combine in unprecedented ways to push a safe system over the edge towards a breakdown.

Position Paper: Training Considerations for Return to Operations

21 mai 2020 - As operations begin to return to normal, there will be a need to safely re-establish compliance with the ICAO Standards as interpreted in each State's regulations. The resumption of operations presents many challenges including the requalification and training of pilots. IFALPA believes pilots returning to the line must be: Qualified, Proficient, and Confident.

Safety Bulletin: COVID-19 Guidance for Crews (update 14 May 2020)

14 mai 2020 (seconde mise à jour du document publié le 23 mars 2020) - This UPDATED Safety Bulletin provides general advice about COVID-19 as understood at the date of publication. It provides recommendations for crews for before the flight, during the flight and at layovers. At all times, crews should follow the advice of their health authorities and operators.

Safety Bulletin: COVID-19 Medical and License Validity – ICAO State Letter 20/50

7 avril 2020 - On April 3, 2020 ICAO published State Letter 11/55-20/50 – Operational Measures to ensure safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the challenges faced by States due to the pandemic, flight crew and operators are facing difficulties complying with the validity period of their licenses and medical certificates in adherence with ICAO SARPs. This State Letter was in response to measures that were being taken by States to address these challenges. The information provided in this Safety Bulletin is meant as guidance to help our members determine whether they are qualified to operate internationally for their operator.