BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 74th Conference of the International Federation of Air
Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) in Berlin, Germany:
The 2019 IFALPA Conference fully supports any developments that improve
the current safety standards in commercial air transport. Our enviable
safety record and culture is based upon two properly rested, fully
qualified, and well-trained pilots. It is imperative that any future
evolution of this benchmark improves upon it and does not degrade the
safety and security level in any area.
It is the Federation’s position that because reduced crew operations
carry significant additional risks over existing dual pilot operations,
they will result in a serious reduction in flight safety. It is
essential to fully address these risks and safety shortfalls before the
industry accepts changes to the standards which have built the safest
transportation system in history.
Note to Editors: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’
Associations represents more than 100,000 pilots in nearly 100 countries
around the globe. The mission of IFALPA is to promote the highest level
of aviation safety worldwide and to be the global advocate of the
piloting profession; providing representation, services and support to
both our members and the aviation industry.
See the Federation website www.ifalpa.org
©2019 The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations
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the interests of flight safety, reproduction of this Press Release in
whole or in part is encouraged.
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Contacts
Emily Bitting, IFALPA Senior Communications Specialist
+1 514 419
1191 ext. 228
[email protected]
