Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Unstable Approaches during Reduced Operations
CP/PR IFALPA : International Aviation Organizations IFALPA and IFATCA on Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 Preliminary Report
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 IFALPA: Training Considerations for Return to Operations
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 IFALPA: COVID-19 Guidance for Crews (update 14 May)
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.
EASA Covid-19: Guidance for continued helicopter operations
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Medical and License Validity – ICAO State Letter 20/50
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.
Position Paper IFALPA: Fatigue Mitigation for Flights Affected by COVID-19 Restrictions
EASA Safety Information Bulletin – Infections Operational Recommendations (Update 2 avril)
ECA Leaflet on COVID-19: health and safety aspects
Since so many authorities have published guidance to limit spreading of the virus – covering different areas in more detail – and some incorrect information is also out there, it may be difficult for flight crews to find relevant information for their specific task. This leaflet is an attempt to address this issue by collecting official guidance regarding the coronavirus in a single paper. Referenced text is reproduced as-is. The hyperlinked references (e.g. [EASA]) provide easy access to check the source and check for possible updates.