76th IFALPA CONFERENCE Singapore | 26 – 29 May 2022
2022 Conference Statements IFALPA Conference Statement: Global Pilots on Deteriorating Labour Conditions in the Asian Region IFALPA Conference Statement: Global Pilots on Deteriorating Labour Conditions in...
Flight Operations may affect due to road closures: PIA
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) spokesperson on Wednesday feared that the flight operations of the national flag carrier could be affected due to road closures in Islamabad and Lahore, ARY News reported. Spokesman Abdullah Hafeez Khan, in a press...
PIA likely to Kick-Off Hajj Operation from May 31
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to begin pre-Hajj operation of transporting intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from May 31, 2022, ARY News reported on Monday. Well-informed sources told ARY News that the national flag carrier has completed...Two-way Communications between the Flight Crew and the Operator and their Operations Centre
Abstract IFALPA believes that all commercial transport aircraft should be equipped with a dedicated, encrypted, and secure means of communication – separate from normal Air Traffic Control communications – for use between the flight crew and the operator and...Additional Maintenance of Swimming Pool
All PALPA Members: This is to inform you that the PALPA House Swimming Pool will be closed from 17th May 2022 to 18th May 2022 for additional maintenance. The Swimming Pool will re-open on Thursday the 19th May 2022 INSHA’ALLAH. With Best Regards,Capt....
EU ban on PIA flights to be lifted soon
KARACHI: The ban imposed by the European Union on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight operations is expected to be lifted next month as European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) team is set to visit Pakistan at the end of May, ARY News reported on Thursday...Definition of Accident and Serious Incident
Abstract This paper outlines IFALPA’s position that there are events outside the current scope of accidents and serious incidents that warrant investigations to establish lessons learned and improve aviation safety....
PIA launches AIRBUS A-320 Simulator
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched the modern Airbus A-320 simulator for the training of pilots, refresher courses and air safety, ARY News reported on Friday. The PIA CEO Arshad Malik launched the modern Airbus A-320 simulator which is the...
Safety Management System Q&A webinar
Organised by: EASADate:22 Apr 202212:30 – 13:30 CET (UTC +2) DescriptionEASA will host a Q&A on SMS to support both understanding and awareness of effective safety management and also to help drive future safety promotion activities.Submit your questions in...Identifying Waypoints
No abstract is currently available. Please click on Download to view this publication in PDF....GNSS Outage Leading to Navigation Surveillance Degradation
Abstract No abstract is currently available. Please click on Download to view this publication in PDF....Flying Into and Over Conflict Zones
As the war in Ukraine continues, the Federation is receiving worrying reports of military and non-military projectiles crossing FIRs adjacent to Ukrainian airspace. The latest event involved a UAS-type projectile crashing in the outskirts of Zagreb on 12 March,...Info: 16-03-2022
Dear Members, PALPA Executive Committee is humbled and gratified by the trust and confidence reposed upon by the Pilot community. We are thankful and owe all our success to the die-hard support offered by each and every member of PALPA. It is a historic moment where...
PIA losses surge to Rs50 billion
ISLAMABAD: The national flag carrier— Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)— faces losses of Rs 50 billion during the calendar year in 2021 against 34.6 billion in 2020, witnessing a surge in losses by 47 per cent. The losses of PIA ballooned to Rs 50...GNSS Interference on Aircraft
Abstract GNSS signal interference (whether intentional or unintentional) can occur at any time, with or without prior notice. Flight Crews should be aware of the potential risk and plan for alternative procedures as necessary....