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IFALPA CONFERENCE IFALPA CONFERENCE
IFALPA has signed a strategic partnership with Tourisme
Montréal, confirming the location of three Conferences, 2023,
2028 and 2033. “We are very proud to have the privilege of
hosting this prestigious event on three occasions. We look
forward to forging ties with IFALPA and to offering their
attendees unforgettable experiences in our city.” says Yves
Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal.

“While many international organizations think about what Conference to be
legacy to leave with their major events rotating annually
around the globe, this agreement allows us to establish a held in Montréal
permanent footprint in the city known as the world capital of
civil aviation,” states IFALPA President Captain Ron Abel.
every 5 Years
A highly successful conference was hosted in the Federation’s
hometown of Montreal in 2017 and became the starting point
for reflections on how to make the organization of Conference
more efficient. Instead of reinventing the wheel every year
by exploring new venues, accommodations, suppliers, and
sponsors, returning quinquennially to Montréal makes it
possible to cultivate partnerships.
“This is a win-win for everybody,” summarizes Christoph
Schewe, IFALPA’s Managing Director, “We know the location,
we save on travel expenses for staff and we can build on
established partnerships, which frees up resources. We greatly
appreciate the trust that Tourisme Montréal places in the
Federation and the fundamental support they offer to us for
the road ahead.”

Each year, IFALPA’s Conference welcomes nearly 500 participants representing their Member Associations from
approximately 50 countries for 4 days.

They meet with other professional pilots, Industry leaders, Regulators, Subject Matter Experts and global aviation
Stakeholders to discuss developments, present ideas, and recommend policies to promote the highest level of
aviation safety and labour standards worldwide.

Hosted by Vereinigung Cockpit in Berlin, 26-29 April, the 2019 Conference will provide those in attendance the
unique opportunity to interact with the leaders of the global aviation community.

From Left: IFALPA Managing Director, Christoph Schewe, IFALPA President, Cpt. Ron Abel, Yves Lalumiere, President & CEO Tourisme
Montréal, IFALPA Board Members: Cpt. Ben Mansumitchai, Cpt. Rod Lypchuk