AFAP - Australian Federation of Air Pilots

CALLING ALL PILOTS IN BROOME // DARWIN // KUNUNURRA //

Join us for informal networking events we are hosting (from last light) in:

✈️ Darwin – Tuesday 27 August

🚁 Kununurra – Wednesday 28 August

🛩️ Broome – Thursday 29 August

These events will also be a great opportunity for you to meet and network with other pilots and hear more about the AFAP and the Australian Air Pilots MBF

A few working pilot representatives will also be attending to provide a brief presentation and answer any questions.

Refreshments will be served - please RSVP to [email protected]

Update: The TRA over Brisbane Ekka has been cancelled due to weather. The RAAF Roulettes display is no longer going ahead.

Attention pilots: A temporary restricted area (TRA) will be in force for the Brisbane Ekka tomorrow where the Air Force Roulettes aerobatic display team will be in action!

The restrictions are expected to be in place from 12:10 pm -12:30 pm and will affect up to 6,000 FT AMSL, within 5 NM of Brisbane Showgrounds in uncontrolled airspace and within 3 NM in controlled airspace. All pilots flying within the vicinity are required to monitor NOTAMs for final timings.

These restrictions also apply to drones and model aircraft of all sizes and weights operated commercially or recreationally, including drones that might be considered small toys.

Pilots participating in a new Australia trial will adopt “user-preferred routing (UPR)” between Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Singapore. UPR allows pilots to choose the best route based on weather conditions, such as prevailing winds.

The ASA trial will "facilitate more efficient flight paths that reduce fuel usage and emissions, and optimise load efficiency" and is aligned to the ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization's Long-Term Aspirational Goal for the global sector to reach by 2050.

Airservices Australia trials flexible user-preferred routing for shorter travel and sustainability in cross-border collaboration Airservices Australia is collaborating with air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airline operators from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and

AFAP members at Regional Express (Rex) are reminded they and their immediate family have access to the Member Assistance Program. Call 1300 307 912 at any time for free, confidential counselling with a registered psychologist.

Hundreds of Rex Airlines staff notified of termination after carrier enters voluntary administration Hundreds of Rex Airlines employees have been officially let go from the regional carrier after receiving formal notices of termination.

Dr Dee Gibbon OAM CSC presented at the Women’s Network AGM today on 'Increasing Women's Representation in Piloting: Lessons from the Royal Australian Air Force'.

Dr Gibbon holds a PhD from the UNSW addressing women’s under-representation in non-traditional occupations. In 2017, she was awarded the Nancy Bird Walton trophy for the most significant contribution to aviation by an Australasian woman.

Regional Express (Rex) subsidiaries Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) and Pel-Air are not involved in the voluntary administration of airline operations announced yesterday. Rex has ceased jet operations into capital city airports, but 340 turboprop services on all regional routes continue to operate as usual.

AAPA and Pel Air not involved in Rex Administration - Australian Flying AAPA and Pel Air are not involved in the voluntary administration of airline operations announced yesterday.

Rex Airlines was placed into voluntary administration late last night after it entered a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The administrators told employees of Rex Airlines — the entity which operates the domestic routes between capital cities — that the business is in a "very perilous financial position and has access to almost no funds" and "is not in a position to pay the wages of its employees moving forward".

Members of the AFAP's Rex Pilot Council are encouraged to make use of the Member Assistance Program (MAP) on 1300 307 912 (Aus) or +619 9388 9000 (Int).

350 Rex Airlines employees stood down immediately as administrators warn staff are unlikely to be paid for 'months' Administrators overseeing Rex Airlines have told hundreds of employees they are unlikely to receive their wages or redundancy payouts for "months", and expect the domestic aviation business will cease operating by the end of the day.

Free to read: The collapse of Bonza raises, yet again, the question of how to make the Australian Aviation industry more competitive. Can the cosy duopoly of Qantas and Virgin on major routes ever be challenged without giving more landing slots to international airlines at our capital city airports? Is the regulatory regime fit for purpose? Should we put limitations on who can own an airline operating in the local market? Are the capital requirements for airline licences adequate?

Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA - 777 partners - Everton Football Club

Bonza's demise. Playing football on the edge of Putin's business matrix - Michael West The collapse of Bonza Aviation was sudden but not unexpected, and it raises questions about why and who was behind it.

Congratulations to Captain James Knagge, First Officer Brett Butler, Cabin Manager Lisa Goolagong – along with flight attendants Karlene Eaton, Nicole Croke and Taylor Rotumah – on a special flight operated and crewed for the first time entirely by First Nations pilots and cabin crew to mark .

Jetstar Australia -

NAIDOC Week 2024 - A Special Flight To celebrate NAIDOC Week on Sunday we held a very special and memorable flight. Operating return from Gold Coast to Cairns, for the first time in Jetstar his...

From 1 July, the Air Pilots Award now includes:
• Loss of Licence Allowance increases to $2,753 p.a.
• Meal related allowances increase to $34.19 (breakfast), $38.31 (lunch) & $65.85 (dinner). The incidentals allowance remains at $27.97.

Increases in the Award wages and allowances will not directly affect members currently covered by an enterprise agreement.

Also from 1 July, the required employer contributions increases to a minimum of 11.5% in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth).

If you have any queries about the increase to Award minimum wages and/or allowances, or your entitlements in general, contact [email protected].



Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman - Australian Taxation Office

Air Pilots Award [MA000046] - Fair Work Ombudsman Find out who is covered by the Air Pilots Award.

Bonza is likely to be liquidated at a creditors meeting on Tuesday next week. Administrators Hall Chadwick last night released a 129-page creditors report detailing major flaws in the debt-laden business. In addition to finding that, as Bonza "was unable to reach forecasted levels of sales, it was heavily reliant on funding from 777 partners to continue its operations, which ... was sporadic and delayed", the report disclosed:
• the commencement of operations by the Company was delayed by an ongoing unavailability of Aircraft to meet forecasted flights, and the approval of the AOC [air operator's certificate]
• the Company had concerns in relation to staff retention, difficulties in sourcing staff already trained for the Aircraft, and at times, experienced a lack of staffing
• due to various factors, the Company was persistently required to cancel or suspend flights and flight paths

Bonza Aviation Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) | Hall Chadwick Hall Chadwick Insolvency Partners appointed Administrators of the Bonza Aviation Pty Ltd on 30 April 2024 pursuant to Section 436A of the Corporations Act 2001 ("the Act") by a resolution of the directors of the Company.

AIR PILOT I 2024 Issue 1 is now available for you to read at AFAP Publications and (on mobiles devices/tablets) at Issuu - Links below 👇

Virgin Australia Flight VA148 have been praised for executing a safe landing on only one engine after a bird strike.

Passenger praises pilots after Virgin flight to Melbourne makes emergency landing due to engine fire A passenger on a Melbourne-bound flight which had to make an emergency landing in New Zealand after an engine caught fire has praised the pilots for managing a safe descent and ensuring no-one was injured.

[FREE TO READ] “Fume events” are underreported, with a spokesperson for the AFAP - Australian Federation of Air Pilots explaining that dangerous and potentially deadly on aircraft, especially older planes, are a much bigger problem than anyone realises.

“The AFAP would like to see the Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA take this issue more seriously, including insisting that high-grade air filters be made mandatory for all commercial airliners flying in Australia, and that bleed air systems are redesigned in future aircraft. We should also see appropriate and accurate testing of fumes in aircraft cabins.”

Fume events are the result of the long-term design flaw that sees bleed air mixed into cabin air across most aircraft makers, including Boeing and Airbus ...

After a fume event on a Qantas National Jet Systems last year, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) found that airborne contaminants “may result in the rapid onset of incapacitation, which although possibly subtle, can significantly affect the safety of flight”.

“Contaminants from bleed air may be being inhaled unknowingly. It’s in the interest of aircrews and passengers that operators take this issue seriously and look for ways of mitigation — but that means spending money.”

“The union is calling for aircraft to be refitted with total air filtration and stop using that is run over engines.”

Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (www.gcaqe.org) - The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) - Flight Attendants' Association of Australia - FAAA - Airline Passengers and Crew for Cabin Air Quality

https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/05/31/jetstar-toxic-fumes-airlines/

Jetstar's fumes show flying high is more toxic than you think Settle back, relax and enjoy the flight, but try not to think about the air you might be breathing.

With the widespread introduction of BARO-VNAV approaches over the last 10-15 years, there have been a number of high-profile incidents during the conduct of such approaches where a mis-set QNH has led to erroneous guidance resulting in near-CFIT outcomes.

Although the method by which such guidance is generated makes it hard to detect errors using conventional altitude versus distance checks, there are still cues present that can indicate an error is present.

A Masters of Aviation student at Swinburne University is studying whether there are any identifiable cognitive biases that can are hindering pilots from detecting these cues, and if there are any means to mitigate them.

The following survey will present participants with a series of snapshots from approaches that use baro-altimeter derived guidance and asks them to rate confidence that the guidance is accurate. It will then suggest a method for detecting errors and present another series of images.

Some additional background information on participant experience and operations is also asked. All participation is anonymous and no personal data is collected. The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Baro-Altimeter Derived Vertical Guidance Error Detection Survey This is a survey to examine potential human factors that underly the issue of altimeter setting errors leading to erroneous vertical guidance during approaches reliant on baro-altimeters. The results will be published as part of my research project.

This global census of airline pilots is the first of its kind, designed to cover a very broad range of issues relevant to professional commercial pilots. Conducted in collaboration with The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) by researchers at Western University (Canada) and University of Bristol (England), the survey aims to evaluate the attitudes of airline pilots to their profession and their job.
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Turbulence is the leading cause of in-flight injuries to crew and passengers ... An AFAP spokesperson said passengers “would be well advised to wear a seatbelt throughout the duration of their flight, regardless of seatbelt signs”. Under civil aviation regulations, seatbelts must be worn by all crew members and passengers in various circumstances, including when the aircraft is flying at less than 1,000 feet. ✈️💺
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA - Australian Transport Safety Bureau - Griffith Aviation - Qatar Airways - Singapore Airlines

What causes turbulence on flights and which routes around the world are most affected? After the fatal Singapore Airlines incident and injuries to passengers above Turkey, we explain what’s behind the phenomenon

Some places at your aerodrome are at higher risk for collisions or runway incursions.

Read your manoeuvring area map ➡ https://civilaviation.au/aerodrome-manoeuvring-maps

Events that led to the creation of the Black Box flight recorder are the basis of a new musical that premieres at Brisbane’s QPAC. Dr David Warren's invention revolutionised aviation safety and now the device is on all commercial aircraft around the globe.

Working at the Aeronautical Research Laboratories at Port Melbourne, in 1953 he came up with the idea of recording both flight data and voice in the flight deck while investigating a crash of the world's first commercial jet airliner, the Comet.

Black Box | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Black Box tells the story of David Warren who invented the black box flight recorder that is now on every plane flies into QPAC's Cremorne Theatre this May.

In a landmark moment, IFALPA is proud to announce the election of the first women to its Executive Board - Captain Rola Hoteit (Lebanon) and First Officer Stacey Jackson (Canada). The elections also see Captain Louise Pole (Australia) commencing as Regional Vice-President (South of Pacific).

Global Voice of Pilots 2024 Election Results

MEXICO CITY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations officially closes another successful annual conference. IFALPA is pleased to announce the election results of the 78th Conference in Mexico City. Two Associations were voted into Membership by Conference and the Federation welcomes SNPL Morocco and ASOPLANE Ecuador.

In a landmark moment, IFALPA is proud to announce the election of the first two women to its Executive Board, Captain Rola Hoteit (Lebanon) and F/O Stacey Jackson (Canada). The Federation has long been committed to advancing women in leadership roles within the aviation industry, and it celebrates the alignment of its Executive Board with this value.

IFALPA President, Captain Amornvaj (Ben) Mansumitchai, said: “We welcome our newly elected Officers to the IFALPA community. Their passion and commitment is truly inspiring, and I have no doubt they will lead with integrity and innovation. We also extend our deepest appreciation to our outgoing representatives for their tireless dedication and invaluable contributions to the Global Voice of Pilots. Their legacy of service will continue to propel us forward.”

IFALPA bids farewell to several long-standing volunteers this year with profound gratitude for their service to the global piloting community and to the industry. Their commitment to ensuring the highest level of aviation safety and the well-being of both pilots and passengers worldwide is truly commendable. Thank you for your dedication.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS
President – Cpt Amornvaj (Ben) Mansumitchai, Thailand
Deputy President – Cpt Ron Hay, United States
EVP Administration, Membership, & Finance (AMF) – Cpt Wouter Houben, Netherlands
EVP Technical & Safety Standards (TSS) –F/O Stacey Jackson, Canada
EVP Professional & Government Affairs (PGA) – Cpt Kevin Judkins, United Kingdom

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENTS (REGION)
EVP Asia & Pacific (APAC) – Cpt Jaffar Hassan, Singapore
EVP South America (SAM) – Cpt Daniel Bianco, Argentina
EVP Africa/Middle East (AFI/MID) – Cpt Rola Hoteit, Lebanon
EVP Caribbean & North America (CAR/NAM) – Cpt John Sluys, United States
EVP Europe (EUR) – Cpt Paul Reuter, Luxembourg

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS - Africa & Middle East (AFI/MID)
AFI/South – Cpt Carl Bollweg, South Africa
AFI/West – Cpt Jules Joseph Faye, Senegal
AFI/North – Cpt Karim Elloumi, Tunisia
AFI/East – Cpt Joseph Migwi, Kenya
MID/East – Cpt Jawad El Ayache, Lebanon
MID/West – Cpt Hagay Meyer, Israel

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS - Asia & Pacific (APAC)
Asia East – Cpt Nickolas Lagouros, Singapore
SOP – Cpt Louise Pole, Australia
Asia/West – Cpt Shavantha Pedris, Sri Lanka
NOP – Cpt Lee ChoongSub, Korea
US/CEP – Cpt Bill Bartels, USA

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS - Caribbean & North American (CAR/NAM)
CAR/East – Cpt Erich (Chris) Witt, Cayman Islands
CAR/West – Cpt Francisco E. Gomez-Ortigoza, Mexico
CAN/Arctic – Cpt Steven Bard, Canada
NAT – Cpt Kathi Hurst, United States
US/CEP – Cpt Bill Bartels, USA

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS - South America (SAM)
SAM/North – Cpt Oscar Ugarte, Peru
SAM/South – Cpt Marcelo Ceriotti, Brazil

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Accident Analysis & Prevention (AAP) – Cpt Jean-Félix Barral, France
Aircraft Design & Operation (ADO) – Cpt Nikolaus Braun, Germany
Aerodrome & Ground Environment (AGE) – Cpt Jeffrey Sedin, United States
Air Traffic Services (ATS) – Cpt Paul Vissers, Italy
Dangerous Goods (DG) – Cpt Timo Lempiäinen, Finland
Helicopter (HEL) – Cpt Matthew Nielsen, Australia
Human Performance (HUPER) – Cpt Tanja Harter, Germany
Legal (LEG) – Cpt James Ball, Canada
Professional & Government Affairs (PGA) – Cpt Akseli Meskanen, Finland
Security (SEC) – Cpt Jeroen Kruse, Netherlands

OUTGOING EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Cpt Souhaiel Dallel
Cpt Al Gaspari
Cpt Uwe Harter
Cpt Juan Carlos Lozano
Cpt Rod Lypchuk
OUTGOING REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
Cpt Peter Black
Cpt Ron Hay
Cpt Diana Martinez
Cpt Timothy Njoroge
Cpt Sabreddine Salaa
Cpt Anna Wakelin

OUTGOING STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Cpt Gad Ariel
Cpt Kevin Judkins
F/O David Schöne
Cpt Scott Schwartz
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AusALPA representatives - including AusALPA/AFAP President Captain Louise Pole and IFALPA Helicopter Committee (HELCOM) Chair Matthew Nielsen - were in Mexico this week along with more than 50 other member associations of The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) to discuss current industry developments and recommend policies to promote the highest level of flight safety.

is pleased to announce that Conference has voted to accept the membership of two Associations: SNPL Morocco and ASOPLANE Ecuador! Congratulations to both Member Associations and thank you for joining us to be represented by the Global Voice of Pilots!

IFALPA's Executive Board Meeting on site in Mexico City ahead of . Thanks again to ASPA de Mexico! Tomorrow sees the Global Pilots' Symposium (GPS), a full day of excellent programming themed 'Negotiating a Better Future Together'.

Bonza employees have been stood down without pay, with administrators confirming that the troubled airline's fleet will remain grounded until at least next Tuesday. Representatives from the AFAP - Australian Federation of Air Pilots, along with those from the Flight Attendant Association of Australia, met for the first time earlier today (by video-link) with representatives from Bonza and the administrators Hall Chadwick. Members at Bonza (or anyone in their immediate family) are reminded to access the Member Assistance Program anytime on 1300 307 912.

Bonza staff 'screaming and crying' after being told they won't be paid for April Employees say they have been told to seek emergency payments from Centrelink as the troubled airline can't afford to pay them.

Celebrating World Pilots' Day 👩‍✈️✈️👨‍✈️Get involved and help shout out the incredible value of 2 pilots at the controls in the flight deck.

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Photo: QantaLink pilots Captain Louise Pole & FO Dylan Thompson

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

The AFAP - Australian Federation of Air Pilots (representing AusALPA) gave evidence to an Australian Government Senate Hearing (into the impact and mitigation of aircraft noise) held in Brisbane on 15 April.

“While operators always state that ‘safety is our highest priority’ the reality is that the highest priority is more like ‘sufficient safety to generate maximum profits."

Brisbane Airport curfew, flight caps proposed to counter aircraft noise Airservices Australia is accused of misleading the government through fabricated noise comparison reports in approving a second runway.

Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards winner and Leidos FO Yasemin Cencik advocates for inclusivity and equal opportunities in the traditionally male-dominated industry.

"Yasemin is a skilled Commercial Pilot who obtained her license in 2019 at Air Combat Australia. She specialises in flying Dash 8 aircraft in maritime surveillance operations, ensuring the safety and security of Australia's borders and communities. With extensive experience in diverse aviation roles and environments, including remote NT communities, she's flown into 80 different strips, providing essential transportation services. Committed to gender diversity, Yasemin mentors aspiring female pilots. Her dedication to both her profession and fostering diversity highlights her significant impact on the aviation community." Congratulations Yasemin.

AFAP pilot council representatives and AFAP Safety & Technical staff have been in Tokyo - with other professional commercial pilots from The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) and the FRMS Forum - as guests of ALPA Japan and All Nippon Airways.

AFAP delegation (from left): Lachlan Gray (AFAP S&T), Robin Darroch (Rex Pilot Council), Peter Werda (Virgin Pilot Council), Steve Hungerford (Virgin Pilot Council), Marcus Diamond (AFAP S&T), Matthew Nielsen (Helicopters Pilot Council) and Rob Gilmour (National Pilot Council).