IFALPA Conference Statement: Global Pilots on Deteriorating Labour Conditions in the Asian Region
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), the Global Voice of Pilots, held its 76th Conference in Singapore this week. The Federation would like to draw global attention to deteriorating labour standards affecting pilots in many parts of Asia. Most States in the region have ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) fundamental Conventions 87 and 98: the Freedom of Association and the Right to Organize Convention, and the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining Convention, respectively. Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association, to form unions and engage in collective bargaining are guaranteed under these conventions (...)
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 (...)
La Ligne n°679 d’avril 2022 est disponible
Les commissions et cellules du SNPL France ALPA sont à l’honneur ce mois-ci. En effet à l’occasion de la réunion dans nos locaux du Groupe de travail Accident Analysis and Prevention (AAP) de l’IFALPA il y a quelques semaines, la rédaction s‘est penchée sur le travail de la commission technique du syndicat (Cometec) et de la fédération internationale en matière d’analyse accident. De travail syndical, il est également question avec la Cellule Syndrome Aérotoxique (CSA) qui dresse un bilan de son activité en 2021 au profit des adhérents confrontés à une exposition à un « fume event ».
Press Release ECA/IFALPA : International Pilot Organizations Statement of Support for Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, IFALPA and ECA stand in solidarity with the pilots, crew, and people of Ukraine: “We are deeply concerned for our Ukrainian friends and colleagues who are facing a Russian attack against their country, their freedom, and their people,” says Jack Netskar, IFALPA President (...)
Press Release ECA/IFALPA on Tensions in Eastern Europe
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and the European Cockpit Association (ECA) are highly concerned with the situation of heightened tensions in Eastern Europe. The situation appears comparable to that of summer 2014, which led to the tragic downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 (...)
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Maintaining Safe Operations with Radar Altimeter Interference from 5G
This Safety Bulletin was created using the ALPA-International Safety Alert of the same name. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for aircraft equipped with certain Radar (Radio) Altimeters prone to interference by 5G Wireless signals. In addition, the FAA has issued Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMS) for specific locations where the presence of 5G wireless signals will interfere with aircraft radar (radio) altimeters beginning January 19, 2022. The power levels and proximities of the 5G signals are at higher power levels than any other deployment currently in use elsewhere in the world.
Briefing Leaflet IFALPA: Aviation Security-the role of IFALPA and its Member Associations
Any attack on civil aviation constitutes a wilful hazard to the safety and security of passengers and crew. The prevention of such attacks is one of the highest priorities of the Federation. Aviation security should be a multi-layered approach with an emphasis based on ground security. In-flight security should not be considered a substitute for comprehensive and effective ground security measures.
Briefing Leaflet IFALPA: Visual Approach Considerations in the USA
This Briefing Leaflet aims to clarify the differences for Visual Approach operations in the USA for non-USA pilots in order for them to be better prepared to accept/reject them. It contains tables with an easy ‘checklist’ of actions and suggested scenarios followed by detailed procedures used in the US and things to watch out for (...)
Briefing Leaflet IFALPA: Pilots’ Responsibilities when Accepting Air Traffic Control Clearances
This concept must always be in the forefront of pilots’ minds during all aspects of operations including when receiving an air traffic control clearance, instruction, or authorization (“clearance”). Pilots must determine whether they are able to safely execute all aspects of any clearance received prior to accepting and executing that clearance. Pilots are obligated to inform air traffic control (ATC) if they are unable to accept a clearance as given. Pilots are also obligated to obtain an amended clearance at any time they are no longer able to execute a clearance that was previously accepted (...)
Briefing Leaflet IFALPA: Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck
17 December 2021 - 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.