Protecting and advancing Australia's aviation safety standards and operations
Screening at Airports: Present & Future
The fundamental reason why passenger screening activities have become more stringent in recent years is in direct response to the assessed prevailing threat level that applies to commercial aviation.
Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS)
On a sunny Sydney morning early in May, AIPA members, Safety and Technical representatives
and staff were given a tour and presentation of the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) facilities located at Fire Station 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Safety & Technical Update
The Safety and Technical (S&T) Team continues to participate in many forums and undertake
activities to ensure that high safety standards are maintained in Australia and, through IFALPA,
globally. The following is a brief outline of some of the current issues with which your Safety and Technical Committee has been engaged.
Understanding Go Arounds
A go around is an important control to prevent aviation accidents during the critical approach and landing phase
of flight. Understanding the precursors to go around, including those associated with unstable approaches, can reveal important insight on the key safety threats and risks that pilots may face when operating into an airport.
An Account of the IFALPA Conference
The yearly gathering of the world’s pilots from all across the globe took place in Berlin for the 74th International Federation of Airline Pilots Association (IFALPA) conference. The conference opened with a full day Global Pilot Symposium run by pilot representatives of the three largest Alliances being Oneworld, STAR Alliance and Skyteam.