Press release
Position Paper IFALPA: Use of Flight Recorders
This paper is an update to, and supersedes 23POS11, of the same name. IFALPA acknowledges the contribution of Flight Recorders to accident and serious incident investigation, conducted by the relevant State Investigation Authorities in accordance with ICAO Annex 13. These investigations have formed the foundation of the current high level of aviation safety (...)
IFALPA Briefing Leaflet: Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck
This paper is an update to, and supersedes, 21HUPBL01, of the same name. Controlled rest is not permitted by some regulators and operators. The purpose of this briefing leaflet is to advise Member Associations of the guidance material available concerning procedures for Controlled Rest (CR) on the flight deck. It also gives information on the prerequisites when CR may be used.
Position Paper IFALPA: Use of Social Media by Pilots
This paper supersedes 18POS25, of the same name. The omnipresence of social media in modern society has blurred the separation between our working and personal lives. As innocent as posting a status update or a short comment may seem, what people do and say on social media can result in serious consequences (...)
Position Paper IFALPA/IFATCA: Disruption of Satellite-Based Signals
This paper supersedes 21POS07, of the same name. Modern air traffic relies heavily on the internal accuracy of aircraft systems and the aircraft's ability to monitor its own reliability. Satellite-based Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) services have been playing a growing part in the overall ATM system and aircraft are becoming more reliant on space-based signals (...)
IFALPA Briefing Leaflet: Effects of Manipulated GNSS Signals on Aircraft and Mitigation Measures
Recent reports show that various civil aircraft have been subject to altered GNSS signals in Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Manipulated GNSS signals can compromise aircraft navigation systems, potentially leading to complete navigation loss, with severe safety implications (...)
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: GPS Spoofing
IFALPA has been made aware of potential spoofing activities reported by various civil air operators in Iraq and Azerbaijan. Such activities can pose a significant risk to flight safety. IFALPA recommends that pilots operating in these Regions check local NOTAMs, put additional emphasis on maintaining continuous communications with appropriate ATC authorities, and monitor aircraft equipment performance closely for any discrepancies or anomalies. Pilots should also be prepared to operate without GPS navigational systems.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA (Update): Winter Conditions at Finland Airports
Update: Safe winter operations normally require special procedures by airline maintenance, engineering, ground crew, and de-icing personnel. The attached bulletin focuses on operations in northern Finland but the content is relevant to other locations subject to similar weather. It provides excellent guidance for both flight crews and operators.
IFALPA Briefing Leaflet: Cabin Fumes
This paper supersedes 18HUPBL03, of the same name. Please also review IFALPA Position Paper 23POS19 Cabin Fumes.
Position Paper IFALPA: Cabin Fumes
This paper supersedes 18POS04, of the same name. More information on Cabin Fume events can be found in IFALPA Briefing Leaflet 23HUPBL01 – Cabin Fumes (...)
IFALPA Briefing Leaflet: Mental Health
IFALPA recognises the need to protect, promote, and support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of pilots. This Briefing Leaflet focuses on mental health, encouraging each stakeholder to exercise their duty of care (responsibility) for the mental health of pilots. Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to greater concern for mental health, which was already in focus in the aviation world following German Wings 4U9525 in 2015. The pandemic triggered stress, anxiety, depression, and, for some, activated unhealthy coping mechanisms.