Press release
La Ligne 708 de décembre 2024 est disponible
Les dossiers internationaux sont à l’honneur dans ce numéro de décembre. Il y a quelques semaines, le Female Pilot Working Groupe de l’IFALPA se réunissait à Singapour pour discuter des sujets métier qui concernent plus particulièrement nos collègues féminines. La représentante du SNPL revient pour nous sur les moments forts de cet événement, désormais régulier. Le nouveau contexte politique européen au lendemain des élections au Parlement UE de juin, l’avenir de l’ECA et ses priorités pour 2025 (RCO, eMCO, Règlement 1008/2008 sur les services aériens, etc.) étaient, entre autres, au menu de la Conférence de l’European Cockpit Association de fin novembre qui s’est achevée par l’élection d’un nouveau Président à la tête de l’Association (...)
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Confusion on Oceanic Clearance Removal Procedures for NAT Traffic
This bulletin applies to all NAT FIRs EXCEPT Shanwick. OCR has not been implemented for Shanwick FIR. Past practice remains in place for traffic entering Shanwick from domestic airspace.
Position Paper IFALPA: Transparency in Safety Management Systems
Transparency in Safety Management Systems (SMS) is imperative to the overall success of the program. It is essential for open, fair, and traceable processes. It promotes clear communication of safety-related information, data integrity, and openness in decision- making. It also provides feedback for safety reporting, which serves as an incentive for a Positive Safety Culture (...)
Press release IFALPA – Industry reaffirms commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable growth
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention, the global aviation industry presented a unified declaration to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing the safe, secure, and sustainable growth of international aviation. Signed by major industry associations, the declaration represents a collective pledge to support ICAO’s mission and ensure that aviation continues to serve as an integral part of a thriving, connected, inclusive and affordable global transportation system for people and goods (...)
IFALPA Welcomes MoU Between ALPA-Korea and MOLIT
MONTREAL – The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is pleased to announce a significant development in aviation safety, the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ALPA-Korea (ALPA-K) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea. This momentous agreement sees four IFALPA-accredited Accident Investigators from ALPA-K appointed as Official Advisors to MOLIT, further enhancing the country’s aviation safety efforts. The MoU was signed at a ceremony in Seoul on November 20, 2024, with the participation of Ms. Kim, the Director-General of MOLIT, and Captain Lee ChoongSub, President of ALPA-K and IFALPA Regional Vice-President for North Pacific (NOP). This agreement marks a major milestone in the collaboration between the government and the pilot community to improve flight safety in Korea, and worldwide (...)
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Implementation of Oceanic Clearance Removal – North Atlantic except for Shanwick
North Atlantic airspace includes the following airspace: New York Oceanic East (KZWY), Gander (CZQX), Reykjavik (BIRD), Bodø (above FL195) (ENOB), Shanwick (EGGX) and Santa Maria (LPPO). On 4 December 2024, all airspace in the NAT (North America track) system will have implemented the oceanic clearance removal (OCR) procedure, with the exception of Shanwick airspace. Under the OCR procedure, crews are required to submit the request for clearance (this procedure has remained unchanged). The flight will receive a message back, “RCL received by XXX.” This message will be sent from the airspace to which the RCL was submitted prior to oceanic entry (...)
La Ligne 707 de novembre 2024 est disponible
Le domaine technique est une nouvelle fois à l’honneur dans notre numéro 707 puisque la Cometec revient longuement sur le récent Comité ATS de l’IFALPA. Il y est notamment question des travaux menés conjointement avec les contrôleurs aériens de l’IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations) sur les interférences GNSS, les pannes radio, l’espacement autonome ou encore les systèmes de liaison de données et leur intégration dans la gestion du trafic. L’actualité de ce mois de novembre est aussi marquée par le lancement d’une nouvelle enquête à l’échelle européenne sur les emplois atypiques dans le secteur aérien. Presque dix ans après une première étude menée par l’Université de Gand, nos partenaires de l’ECA (European Cockpit Association) sollicitent à nouveau les contributions des pilotes (...)
Joint Industry Statement on the Misuse of International Aeronautical Emergency Frequency 121.5 MHz
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) and the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) have come together to issue this critical joint statement addressing the misuse of the International Aeronautical Emergency Frequency 121.5 MHz. This frequency, reserved exclusively for emergency communications, is vital to ensuring swift responses to distress situations. The inappropriate use of this frequency may pose a serious risk to flight safety, delaying critical assistance to those in need. We urge all aviation stakeholders to carefully consider the importance of safeguarding this frequency and to take immediate steps to ensure it is used strictly for its intended purposes.
Position Paper IFALPA: Pilot Participation in Safety Risk Assessments
IFALPA strongly supports the implementation and execution of thorough risk assessments by safety departments to ensure in-depth safety analysis. Most current risk assessment practices do not include pilot safety advocates from the Member Association. IFALPA recognizes the vital role of these frontline pilots in ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety. The positive effect on flight safety through risk assessments in the context of a functioning safety management system is well recognized (...)
IFALPA Briefing Leaflet: Yellow Fever Information for Pilots
IFALPA has updated information for Pilots on Yellow Fever. Please review carefully and, as always, be aware of the regulations and expectations of your operator/employer, and those of your local health authority.