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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
Crew Member Security Aspects of an Operator’s Security Programme
Commercial flights are sometimes operated into areas and destinations where the security situation is very difficult to predict. The situation
GNSS Radio Frequency Interference & Signal Manipulation: Emerging & Unknown Impacts on Aircraft Systems
GNSS Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), including jamming and spoofing, is increasing worldwide and can occur without warning. These events can
Remote Towers
This paper examines the safety and operational impacts of Remote Towers, emphasizing new risks created by their reliance on continuous
Turbulence Injury Mitigation
This joint briefing from IFALPA and FSF highlights the risk of injuries posed by turbulence and outlines practical steps to mitigate it. Despite advances
NOTAM Reporting Guidance
This Briefing highlights the growing safety risks caused by excessive, unclear, and outdated NOTAMs. While NOTAMs are intended to enhance
IFALPA Fatigue Reporting Guidance
Updated, November 2025. Effective reporting is essential to the process of fatigue risk identification and the management of fatigue for
Oxygen Masks for Flight Crew
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Runway Starter Extensions
This paper examines the operational and safety considerations of Runway Starter Extensions (RSEs), which provide additional take-off distance where full
Crew Awareness of & Authority Over Systems Affecting Flight Path & Energy
This paper addresses the growing role of automated systems that influence an aircraft’s flight path, speed, and energy state. IFALPA
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