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ALPA India to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on FDTL gaps, pilot f
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has been invited to Parliament by the Parliamentary Standing Committee to present its concerns on Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), pilot fatigue and growing safety risks in the aviation sector.
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Pilots Association writes to DGCA, flags safety concerns over FDTL phase I
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In its letter addressed to the DGCA, ALPA highlighted that the decision to extend exemptions to the airline contradicts prior agreements, compromises pilot safety, and undermines the intent of the FDTL regulations, which are designed to protect passengers and crew.
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FRMS transition must factor pilot adequacy, says pilots association amid f
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement issued on Thursday, ALPA India said the disruptions allegedly linked to a pilot shortage following the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms raise questions about airline planning, regulatory oversight, and market fairness.
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ALPA welcomes dialogue with AAIB, seeks greater role in aviation safety pr
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) on Friday expressed satisfaction over its meeting with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on strengthening aviation safety mechanisms and ensuring transparency in accident investigat
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ALPA India to join AAIB discussions on aviation safety, AI 171 crash probe
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has said that it has been formally invited by the Director General, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), to attend a consultation meeting in the national capital on Friday
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India Pilots association welcomes AAIB appeal for refrain from speculation
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Airline Pilots' Association - India (ALPA-I) on Friday welcomed recent statement by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India regarding the tragic accident in Ahmedabad involving Air India Flight VT-ANB that killed 260 people on June 12. ALPA-I said AAIB's appeal to t
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AI 171 crash: Pilots' association slams "reckless and unfounded insinuatio
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) expresses its unwavering support for the flight crew of Air India flight Al 171. In the aftermath of this incident, we are deeply disturbed by speculative narratives emerging in sections of the media and public discourse, particularly the rec
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"Biased towards pilot error": Pilot Association insists on fair inquiry in
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The tone and direction of the investigation suggest a bias toward pilot error. We categorically reject this presumption and insist on a fair, fact-based inquiry," the pilots' association said in a media statement.
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On World Pilots' Day, Sky One Group Chairman Jaideep Mirchandani Calls for
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 25: It was in 2014 that the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) officially designated April 26th as World Pilots' Day, acknowledging the essential role pilots play in sustaining global aviation. Since then, the day has been o
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Air India pilots' union withdraws opposition to new wage agreement
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In a letter to their members issued on Thursday, the Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) withdrew their stand and told their members that they are free to sign new wage contracts offered by the new Tata group management of Air India.
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AI urination case: DGCA rejects Air India pilot's appeal to revoke suspens
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A representative of airline associations and unions -- Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA), Air India Employees Unions (AIEU), All India Cabin Crew Association (AICCA) and Air Corporation Employees Union (ACEU) -- as well as Airline Pilots Association of In
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Air India pilots' union offers 'full support' for evacuation of Indians f
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI): The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) on Tuesday pledged complete support and cooperation to evacuate Indian nationals from Afghanistan amid the deteriorating security situation in the war-torn country.
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