Position Paper IFALPA: Crew Escape from Hijacked Aircraft on the Ground
At all times during a hijack, the safety of the passengers and crew as well as the denial of the aircraft to the hijacker(s) is of paramount importance. The pilot-in-command, who is responsible for the aircraft’s security and has the best overview of the situation, must have the means to react according to the level of risk and the actual situation on board. Any measures taken should enhance the ability of the pilot-in-comman to assess the situation thoroughly and, if possible, bring it under control (...)
IFALPA Briefing Leaflet: Respecting Boundaries
Aviation is a global endeavour that connects people and cultures. Differences may create challenges; it is important to always engage with respectful communication and behaviour. Misunderstandings are created and conflicts can arise when behaviour accepted by some is experienced as inappropriate by others. Everyone has physical and emotional boundaries shaped by their own cultural, religious, national, and personal background (...)
Joint Statement on International Women’s Day 2023
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA), International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA), International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA), International Federation of Aeronautical Information Management Associations (IFAIMA), and International Federation of Flight Information Association (IFISA) have come together to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive aviation industry by embracing the International Women’s Day theme: #EmbraceEquity
Revue de presse SNPL du 8 mars 2023
* KLM porte plainte contre son état actionnaire qui veut limiter le nombre de vols à Amsterdam * Grève dans l’aérien : les conséquences sur les vols des 7 et 8 mars * Air France : FO reste le syndicat numéro un, la CGT à nouveau représentative * IATA : la sécurité des vols en 2022 * En Europe, le retour de la clientèle chinoise sera progressif jusqu’en 2026 * ACI World : le classement des aéroports européens en 2022
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Communication Interference by Military Warships in the Pacific Region
IFALPA has been made aware of some airlines and military aircraft being called over 121.50 or 123.45 by military warships in the Pacific region, notably South China Sea, Philippe Sea, East of Indian Ocean. In some cases, the flights were provided vectors to avoid the airspace over the warship. We have reason to believe there may be interferences to GNSS and RADALT as well (...)
Pension reform: end of the first round
Réforme des retraites : fin du premier round
Compte-rendu du Conseil National de février 2023
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Security Concerns in the Papua Region of Indonesia
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is extremely concerned about the ongoing security issues faced by commercial aircraft and crews operating in the Papua Region of Indonesia, as reported by our local Member Association, Ikatan Pilot Indonesia (IPI). On 9 January 2023, local militants fired bullets at a cargo plane landing at Oksibil Airport, which resulted in a go around and a diversion (...)
La Ligne 688 de février 2023 est disponible
Le domaine technique et celui de la santé sont plus particulièrement à l’honneur dans ce numéro 688. Le technique d’abord : chacun de nos futurs numéros ouvrira en effet ses colonnes au Pôle technique pour un point régulier sur des dossiers touchant aussi bien les compos PEQ que les évolutions de la réglementation technique en passant par les travaux de la Cometec ou les travaux des représentants du SNPL dans les diverses commissions techniques nationales ou internationales. Ces représentants travaillent en effet la plupart du temps dans l’ombre (...)