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Problematic Substance Use Testing
This Briefing Leaflet provides guidance on problematic substance use testing in aviation, outlining principles and best practices for the design
Flying with HIV
Advances in antiretroviral therapy have transformed HIV into a well‑managed chronic condition, yet significant regulatory and operational barriers persist for
Infographic: Annex 13 at a Glance
Delays, incomplete findings, or the absence of published accident investigation reports deprive the industry of critical safety insights. These insights
Human Performance Impacts of Civil Aviation Operations in Conflict Zones
Exceptional operations require exceptional safeguards. Conflict zone operations must continue to be treated as exceptional circumstances regardless of duration, as
Background Checks for Pilots
In view of the concerns expressed by a number of IFALPA’s Member Associations concerning the arbitrary and sometimes unclear methods
Endangerment of Flight Operationsby Protesters
An increasing number of protest actions have disrupted flight operations through breaches of airport perimeters and Security Restricted Areas, exposing
Cyber Threats
IFALPA and IFATCA have identified the possibility of a cyber-attack against an aircraft, ground facility, or other critical infrastructure to
Harmonized Implementation of the ICAO “4 Levels of Threat” System for Managing Unruly Passenger Events
Unruly passenger events continue to increase worldwide, posing risks to flight safety and security. ICAO’s “4 Levels of Threat” system
Artificial Intelligence in Civil Aviation – ECA & IFALPA
This paper presents the joint ECA & IFALPA perspective on the responsible integration of AI into civil aviation. While AI can strengthen
Winter Conditions at Finland Airports
Update: Safe winter operations normally require special procedures by airline maintenance, engineering, ground crew, and de-icing personnel. In Finland, FINAVIA
Crew Layovers in Caracas
The Federation urges all operators to consider discontinuing any scheduled layovers in Caracas until there is a measurable decrease in
Operations at Nice Airport
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Aircraft as Friction Measuring Device
Ongoing industry and scientific research is exploring the feasibility of using real-time braking efficiency data from landing aircraft to determine
Immediate Landing Procedure
In aviation operations, non-normal procedures are usually based on the occurrence of a single failure. When multiple failures exist, these
Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting Systems (ROAAS)
IFALPA supports the development and installation of a Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS) in all commercial transport aircraft
Maintenance Action by Pilots
Pilot maintenance refers to tasks performed by pilots beyond routine pre-flight inspections, typically in response to aircraft malfunctions. These actions
Non-Routine Operations
The air transport industry faces constant pressure to operate flights safely, efficiently, and on time. Under normal operations, pilots are