International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA)
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Focus on Africa Symposium Opened Professional and Government Affairs Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya
The IFALPA Professional and Government Affairs Meeting opened with the Focus on Africa Symposium in Nairobi, highlighting pilot advocacy, safety, and regulatory engagement across Africa’s aviation sector.
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme is a great example of how aviation professionals can come together to support one another through peer-to-peer learning. By creating…
Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions about aviation safety culture.
The IFALPA Female Pilots Working Group meeting in Singapore highlighted key issues facing female pilots globally and explored strategies to advance gender equality in aviation.
Supporting pilot mental health is vital to aviation safety. Discover how global and African initiatives are shaping a safer sky through Pilot Assistance Programmes.
Discover IFALPA’s latest position papers on pilot mental health and well-being. Learn how the aviation industry is shifting towards supportive, non-punitive approaches to mental health assessments, peer support programs, and promoting mental wellness for safer…
Ongoing Concerns About GNSS Interference – Where Does Africa Fall in This Global Challenge?
GNSS interference through jamming and spoofing is a growing threat to aviation safety. With Africa’s reliance on satellite-based navigation, the continent must take proactive steps to strengthen its air traffic resilience and infrastructure.
The aviation industry faces growing debate over Reduced Crew Operations, including Single-Pilot and Extended Minimum Crew Operations. IFALPA and pilot unions raise serious safety concerns, emphasising the irreplaceable role of two pilots in commercial aviation.
Pilots’ federation IFALPA calls for strict global safety standards as drones, air taxis, and supersonic jets prepare to enter commercial airspace.
Training for the Unthinkable: New Global Guidance on Pilot Incapacitation Has Been Released
In response to a mid-air medical emergency, IFALPA has released new global guidelines on pilot incapacitation training. The paper stresses early recognition, mental health awareness, and simulator preparedness, with growing relevance for African aviation safety.
