Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Incorrect QNH Selection
On 6 June 2020 a Boeing 787-10, performing the RNP-Y approach for runway 31L at Abu Dhabi (OMAA), using standard QNH 1013 instead of actual QNH 999, descended below the approach vertical profile. The aircraft descended to 210 feet AGL, 1.3 NM from the runway threshold, approximately 350 feet below the correct altitude, according to the approach profile, when the flight crew acquired the PAPI, indicating 4 red, and initiated a go-around (...)
La Lettre d’information du SNPL National – Automne 2022
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: ATC Strike in ASECNA FIRs Suspended
This Safety Bulletin is an update to the information contained within both 22SAB14 Notice of Strike by ASECNA ATC, and 22SAB15 ATC Strike in ASECNA FIRs. PLEASE READ AND SHARE WIDELY - IFALPA has received information, primarily via a (French language) Press Release from USYCAA (Union des Syndicats des Controleurs Aeriens de L’ASECNA), attached below, that the current strike will be suspended for 10 days.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: ATC Strike in ASECNA FIRs
IFALPA has received reports about an emerging situation in the African region affecting FIRs: DAKAR DOMESTIC, DAKAR OCEANIC, BAMAKO, OUAGADOUGOU, NIAMEY, ABIDJAN, LOME and BRAZAVILLE. Other ASECNA areas may also be affected. A dangerous situation is developing related to the African ATC strike. According to reports received by IFALPA, it appears that a number of controllers have been replaced with unqualified and unlicensed people.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Notice of Strike by ASECNA Air Traffic Controllers
IFALPA invites its Member Associations to take note of this safety-relevant information in the attached Press Release from USYCAA – UNION DES SYNDICATS DES CONTROLEURS ARIENS DE L’ASECNA. Please note that this distribution is for your information. In all cases, please refer to your local state regulations and information, as well as your company guidance.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Re-entry of Rocket Booster
This bulletin is for safety reasons only, in all cases, please follow the guidance of your company and state: China recently launched a Long March 5B rocket with plans to allow the first stage of the rocket booster to reenter earth’s atmosphere uncontrolled.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: New Runway in Hong Kong & its Approach Procedure
Hong Kong International Airport is expanding to a three Runways System (3RS). Its third runway was completed in 2021. The new “North Runway” was scheduled to be opened on 8 July 2022 and the existing “Middle Runway” will be closed for reconstruction. Taxi times are expected to increase to and from the new runway (...)
Position Paper IFALPA: Two-way Communications between the Flight Crew and the Operator and their Operations Centre
Many of the commercial transport aircraft have two-way communications between the flight crew and their operator and Operational Control Centre (OCC). One such system is the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) which enables the exchange of messages between the flight crew and their maintenance departments and airline dispatch while in flight. There are other ways such as Satellite communication via the SAT Phone and onboard WIFI as well as HF or additional VHF (...)
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Mexico City International Airport (MMMX)
Mexico City International airport was declared as over capacity in 2014. As a result, the Santa Lucia Military Airbase (MMSM) has been developed into a mixed civil/military airport for simultaneous operations between MMMX and MMSM. MMSM opened 21 March 2022.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Identifying Waypoints
Recently, an IFALPA pilot experienced what could have resulted in a navigational error after exiting the North Atlantic Oceanic airspace, headed eastbound. Pilots should maintain awareness that occasionally there may be Waypoints (WPs), intersections, fixes that are pronounced similarly, but spelled differently.