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The IFALPA Runway Safety Team Course was held in Tunisia following the AFI/MID Regional Meeting. The Federation’s is committed to enhancing training and awareness though our safety courses. The goal? To educate pilots, management, and regulators on runway safety principles, ICAO guidelines, and equip them with tools to improve runway safety teams. By fostering collaboration across all aviation stakeholders, we aim to strengthen runway safety and reduce risks in the industry. #runwaysafety #aviationsafety #AFIMID #pilotsafety 

The Positive Safety Culture Course began today in Panama City, welcoming participants from across South America and the Caribbean.  IFALPA Deputy President, Cpt Ron Hay, UNPAC General Secretary, Cpt Ilma Velásquez, CEO of COPA Airlines, Sr Pedro Heilbron, the Director de Aeronáutica Civil de Panamá, Cpt Rafael Bárcenas, all shared their welcome and commitments to developing Positive Safety Culture. The course will run for two days and feature interactive workshops with all participants. #positivesafetyculture #aviationsafety #pilots

Chaired by Cpt Timo Lempiäinen (FPA), and in presence of Cpt Louise Pole, IFALPA RVP SOP and President of Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) - the 2024 Dangerous Goods (DG) Committee meeting took place this week at AFAP’s Headquarters in Brisbane, at the kind invitation of AusALPA. This first ever IFALPA DG meeting in Australia gathered 20 experts from IFALPA, the aviation industry, and Australia's National Aviation Authority CASA. The work focused on the drafting of IFALPA Positions related to the safe transport of DG by air and preparation of the forthcoming ICAO DG Panel meeting in Montreal. The Committee also entertained detailed presentations from the Director of the Thermal Runaway Incident Programme (TRIP) and from Australia's Fire Protection Association, which were followed by a fruitful exchange on accident prevention and fire risk mitigation measures. #dangerousgoods #pilotexperts #aviationsafety

Two pilots on the flight deck, at all times, on every flight. Non-negotiable. #SafetyStartsWith2

IFALPA has been informed by Trinidad & Tobago ALPA (TTALPA) that they have been involved in ongoing negotiations with Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) Airlines management for the renewal of their long expired Collective Labour Agreement. To be clear they have been attempting to do the full renewal of their CLA for the last nine years. CAL is a government owned carrier, and the CAL pilots are considered an essential service therefore have no access to industrial action of any kind. TTALPA advises that their salary proposal submitted on 11 July 2024 has not been responded to as the instructions from the Minister of Finance are still yet to arrive according to CAL management. The CAL pilots are extremely frustrated by the extensive delays to renew their CLA as a result of government processes that are not conducive to producing adequate bargaining outcomes and a management that seems quite content to hide behind and utilize the bureaucratic maze. On behalf of CAL pilots, TTALPA requests the Mutual Assistance outlined below, as per the IFALPA Industrial Manual, starting on 2 October 2023 and until 31 December 2024. Ban on Wet leasing (Para. 2.5.1) Denial of Training Facilities (2.5.4) Requests for IFALPA Submissions and Representation (Para. 2.5.7) TTALPA requests that the Letters of support for CAL pilots be sent to the attention of Captain Larry Imamshah, chairman [email protected] and cc [email protected] TTALPA will keep IFALPA and its Member Associations informed of any further developments. READ & DOWNLOAD FULL REQUEST: https://bit.ly/3BurCJb #pilotlife #pilotjobs #pilotsolidarity

Member Associations from the Africa & Middle East (AFI/MID) Region gathered in Tunisia for their annual Regional Meeting to address key events and update their strategic plan for the region. They were joined by dignitaries and guests from the Tunisian Aviation Authorities, Airport Authority, Airbus, IFATCA, and TUNISAIR, fostering a collaborative spirit to discuss shared interests. Special thanks to the Federation Tunisienne des Pilotes de Lignes (FTPL) for generously hosting this important event! In addition to the regular meeting, programming includes a Seminar on IFALPA’s history and its importance today, with insights into new courses and collaborations in the region, and a Runway Safety Team Course for AFI/MID Region members, aimed at enhancing safety and awareness as part of IFALPA’s Regional Strategy. #AFIMID #RegionalMeeting #AviationSafety #RunwaySafety #AviationLeadership 

At the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Safety & Operations Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, IFALPA EVP TSS, Cpt Stacey Jackson presented a powerful session, “Altitude of Assurance: Understanding Safety Climate in Your Safety Culture.” She provided crucial insights into the role of safety climate in strengthening organizational #safetyculture. Just as altitude is vital for flight safety, the safety climate—how employees perceive and prioritize safety—is key to fostering a resilient and effective safety culture. This interactive workshop explored how to elevate awareness and commitment to safety practices, while promoting an atmosphere of psychological safety and open communication. Through engaging discussions and activities, participants gained practical tools for improving safety reporting mechanisms, leadership influence, and communication strategies. A strong emphasis was placed on building better relationships to advance joint safety goals. Together, we continue to drive safety standards forward! #IATA #SafetyCulture #AviationSafety #SafetyLeadership #Operations #PsychologicalSafety 

✈️ Proud Hosts of the IFATCA & IFALPA Committee Meetings in Madrid 🇪🇸 We were honoured to host IFATCA’s Technical and Operations Committee (TOC) and IFALPA’s Air Traffic Services Committee (ATS) meetings in Madrid from 23-26 September. The event, supported by Sepla and USCA, highlighted the strong collaboration between both organizations, IFALPA and IFATCA, as they addressed shared concerns, including the growing threat of GNSS interference, which poses serious risks to flight safety. Learn more about the discussions and the outcomes in the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dGniTANY #Indra #IFATCA #IFALPA #GNSS #AirSafety #Aviation #ATM

Its that time of year again - pilots are preparing themselves for winter flying challenges & employing careful planning, specialized procedures, and guidance from safety bulletins like this one, https://bit.ly/3MZ1loT #aviationsafety #pilotsafety #finlandwinter

IFATCA & IFALPA on GNSS Interference Concerns https://bit.ly/3XyNFpm At a recent joint meeting in Madrid, IFATCA and IFALPA highlighted growing risks to aviation safety due to increasing instances of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) interference. Key Call to Action: Both organizations urge States to retain conventional navigation aids as a contingency, ensuring robust and resilient air navigation amidst GNSS disruptions. The collaboration underscores the international Pilot & ATC communities' commitment to mitigating risks and ensuring safe skies for all. See IFALPA Briefing on Manipulated GNSS Signals here: https://lnkd.in/eVQD9U4J #AviationSafety #GNSS #AirTrafficControl #PilotSafety #Aviation