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                              Similarly, our volunteers have helped ensure that ICAO policy now
                            contains stronger safeguards for protecting safety information and
                            restrictions  on the  use  of cockpit voice recordings outside  Annex 13
                            accident investigation. In the security arena, IFALPA pilots have been active
                            on issues such as unruly passengers and remotely piloted aircraft systems.

                              But there is always more to be done. Our efforts to inform and work with
                            regulators and other stakeholders are essential to our success. One example
                            is the public’s rush to judgement on the cause of aircraft accidents. IFALPA
                            members feel deep sympathy for all those affected by the US-Bangla
                            Airlines Flight 211 tragedy at Kathmandu. At the same time, headlines such
                            as US-Bangla plane crash: what caused it? remind us of the importance of
                            guarding against premature conclusions and focusing investigations on
                            preventing accidents and incidents rather than assigning blame.


                              Creating professional development opportunities for our volunteers is
                            also critical. We continue to refine the resources we offer, such as the
                            newly-released IFALPA Pilot Assistance Manual, which helps member
                            associations maximize programs and communicate their value. Last year,
                            IFALPA’s board also authorized a multistage IT modernization project, and
                            we’ll unveil a revamped web presence later this year.

                              In more action to encourage collaboration and information sharing, the
                            IFALPA governing body unanimously approved allowing an IFALPA
                            regional realignment that replaces the previous structure of CAR/SAM
                            (Caribbean/South America) and NAM (North America) with a streamlined
                            organization of CAR/NAM (Caribbean/North America) and SAM (South
                            America) that reflects commonalities in geography and airspace.


                              Finally, it’s always a privilege to acknowledge the iconic leaders in our
                            profession. At this year’s conference, I was honored to bestow Capt. Paul
                            McCarthy with our highest honor, the Clarence N. Sayen Award, the
                            highest federation honor for his decades of work in aviation safety.

                              IFALPA members share their knowledge at Conference, in the cockpit,
                            and at countless industry events each year. This collective wisdom is our
                            federation’s strength and our opportunity.










                            Captain Ron Abel
                            IFALPA President







         InterPilot | The Safety and Technical Journal of IFALPA                                               ISSUE 2 | 2018
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