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The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA)

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IFALPA is the global voice of pilots. An international not-for-profit organization, IFALPA represents more than 160,000 pilots in over 70 countries. Thank you.

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10/22/2026

This week, IFALPA’s South American (SAM) Regional Meeting brought together pilot representatives from across the region in Montevideo, Uruguay, graciously hosted by ACIPLA.

With participation from Member Associations across South America and industry and aviation stakeholders, the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and build a more unified regional voice.

The first day welcomed participants for dedicated discussions on , featuring psychologists Mariangela Melon, Analia Sanchez and Veronica Koster, alongside our SAM South RVP Sebastian Olivera Jimenez and moderated by SAM North RVP Oscar Ugarte-Salinas.

The meeting also welcomed perspectives on women in aviation, Uruguay’s role in the region, and the new ALAS liberalization agreement, with contributions from Maria-Angelica Gonzalez, Director General of Air Transport of Uruguay, and Brigadier Alejandro Trujillo, National Director of Civil Aviation, as well as Vivian Nardone - Deputy Chair of the ICCA Latin America & the Caribbean Chapter, and representatives from flight schools, aeroclubs, air traffic control, civil aviation authorities, drone operations and crop-dusting.

The regional meeting itself brought together representatives from Member Associations UNPAC PANAMÁ, ACDAC (Colombia), Sindicato De Pilotos De Latam Perú, Asociación de Pilotos de Chile, APLA Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (Argentina), SAT (Paraguay), Sindicato Nacional dos Aeronautas (Brazil), and ACIPLA (Uruguay), as well as Sepla Sindicato Español de Pilotos de Lineas Aereas.

South American aviation needs strong, effective pilot representation, and Regional meetings like these help ensure their experience informs the decisions that shape aviation safety and working conditions across the region.

Thank you to ACIPLA for hosting, and to all participants and contributors for making these important discussions possible.

10/21/2026

IFALPA stands in solidarity with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in its boycott of SAS following the termination of Captain Mattias Åman Thiel, President of the Swedish Airline Pilots Association. This case reflects a disturbing global trend of pilot union leaders being targeted for representing their members and raising concerns. When pilot representatives are silenced, the rights of pilots and the safety culture of our industry are at stake. Read our article on why the industry must do better.
READ IFALPA Article here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pilot-leader-terminations-what-you-meant-building-back-better-hncbc
ALPA Canada

10/20/2026

Happy International Day of the Air Traffic Controller!
And Happy 65th Anniversary to our colleagues at IFATCA - International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations!

Today, we celebrate our colleagues in air traffic control and the fundamental role they play in keeping our skies safe.

Pilots and controllers may see the operation from different perspectives, but we rely on each other every day. Mutual respect and strong relationships between the flight deck and ATC are an essential part of aviation safety.

From all of us at IFALPA, thank you for the work you do, the professionalism you bring, and the collaboration that keeps us all moving safely. Today, we celebrate you and your role in global aviation safety!

10/15/2026

This week, IFALPA delivered our Fatigue Management Course in Mexico City, hosted by ASPA de México (Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores de México).

Offered in Spanish to ASPA invitees and led by Capt. Íñigo Martín Apoita of SEPLA, the two-day course combined fatigue science, international regulatory frameworks, interactive discussions, and practical exercises to strengthen participants’ understanding of fatigue risk management.

From circadian rhythms and fatigue countermeasures to Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS), and Fatigue Safety Action Groups (FSAG), participants explored the tools and strategies needed to become effective fatigue champions and support a stronger safety culture.

IFALPA's training courses combine a standardized approach with the flexibility to reflect local contexts when needed, helping Member Associations strengthen aviation safety and pilot advocacy.

A big thank you to ASPA for hosting the course, to Capt. Íñigo Martín Apoita for sharing his expertise, and to all participants for their engagement.

We were thrilled to welcome participants from ASPA de México, Asociación Colombiana de Aviadores Civiles (ACDAC), Mas de Carga, Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC), Grupo Aeroméxico, Colegio de Pilotos Aviadores de México (CPAM), and Mexicana de Aviación Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano.

10/13/2026

Last week, IFALPA joined aviation stakeholders at the ICAO Air Navigation World in Montreal to discuss how Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) must evolve to support a more connected and increasingly complex aviation network.

Throughout the event, discussions covered integrated global ATFM, en-route rerouting, network capacity, weather-related disruptions, and the integration of new airspace users (including drones), and advanced air mobility.

From the flight deck perspective, these developments raise important questions about how rerouting instructions reach pilots, how responsibilities are defined, and how new systems affect pilot workload and operational decision-making. Effective ATFM also depends on realistic assessments of airport and airspace capacity, reliable information sharing and the ability to respond to disruptions safely and efficiently.

IFALPA will continue to engage with ICAO and industry partners to ensure the pilot perspective remains central as these concepts progress toward implementation.

The IFALPA delegation included President Capt. Ron Hay, Technical Officer Dragana Milosavljevic, ATS Committee Chair Capt. Paul Vissers, ATS Committee member and ALPA-I ATS Committee Chair Capt. Craig Boxrucker, and Executive Vice-President for Africa & the Middle East Capt. Rola Hoteit, who also presented on contingency management from the flight crew perspective.

ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization

10/13/2026

How do we manage disruption when the risks can change while an aircraft is already in flight?

At the ICAO Air Navigation World in Montreal, IFALPA Executive Vice-President for Africa & the Middle East, Capt. Rola Hoteit, presented the flight crew perspective on contingency management, highlighting the operational and human performance challenges of flying in and around conflict zones.

From rapidly changing airspace and navigation threats to cumulative fatigue and the pressure on pilots to make critical decisions, effective contingency planning must account for the realities crews face.

IFALPA’s message is clear: exceptional operations require exceptional safeguards. That means realistic contingency planning, continuously updated risk assessments, protection of pilot wellbeing, and ensuring Commanders can make safety-critical decisions without commercial pressure or fear of repercussions.

The risks, the safeguards, and IFALPA’s positions:
Flights Into and Over Conflict Zones - https://tinyurl.com/mm4kctb8
Human Performance Impacts of Civil Aviation Operations in Conflict Zones - https://tinyurl.com/hxfmhku4

ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization

10/05/2026

UPDATE: ASPA de Mexico – Aeroméxico pilots

Negotiations between Aeroméxico and ASPA de Mexico are continuing, with the negotiation period now extended to 31 October 2026. As a result, the potential strike date has moved from 1 October to 31 October at 0001 LT, if no agreement is reached.

The mutual assistance requested for ASPA de Mexico remains in place, with the measures now applicable from 31 October onwards.

We encourage IFALPA Member Associations to show international solidarity and support our colleagues at ASPA de Mexico and Aeroméxico by following the measures outlined in the updated request and sending letters of support: https://www.ifalpa.org/mutual-assistance-requests/

10/01/2026

They are first, with demanding careers and responsibilities that extend far beyond the flight deck. from around the world volunteer their time and expertise to raise awareness and advance positive change across the profession.

The IFALPA Women Pilots Committee met in Montreal this week for three days of strategy, practical working sessions, and negotiations training.

A central focus of the meeting was developing a framework for a Collective Labour Agreement toolkit that can be used across regions. The aim is to provide all IFALPA Member Associations with practical tools and benchmarks to support negotiations, whether they are establishing provisions for the first time or building on what is already in place.

This work is being driven by pilots who give their time and expertise to help make the profession more accessible and sustainable for those who come next.

A special thank you to ALPA Canada for sponsoring the meeting and supporting this important work.

09/29/2026

SUPPORT AEROMÉXICO PILOTS
ASPA de México has requested IFALPA Mutual Assistance in support of Aeroméxico pilots, as negotiations on labour conditions and wages have not reached an agreement.
With industrial action planned to begin 1 October 2026, IFALPA is calling on our Member Associations and the international pilot community to stand with our colleagues at Aeroméxico and provide support.
***Your support matters***
Member Associations are asked to provide letters of support and assist with the Mutual Assistance measures requested by ASPA de Mexico.
--- Read the full notice and details on how to support the Aeroméxico pilots: https://tinyurl.com/3w2mbf8b

09/28/2026

In-flight crew rest facilities are an important part of fatigue risk management on long-range and ultra-long-range operations with augmented flight crews. Their location, design, accessibility, privacy, and environmental conditions affect the quality of rest crews can get during flight. This paper sets out IFALPA’s position on the design and operational considerations for flight crew rest facilities to support flight safety, crew wellbeing, and effective risk management.
The Position Paper - https://tinyurl.com/53nsbj6p

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