IFALPA Daily News – 25 February 2014
Dear Colleagues,
The IFALPA Daily News is now available online.
Here are today’s top headlines. To read more, click on the title:
SNPL France ALPA calls for the boycott of flights to Dominican Republic
Today, SNPL France ALPA calls all pilots under a French contract to refuse any flight to Dominican
Republic. [See PDF attached for more information]
Jetstar pilot wins battle for breaks
A Jetstar pilot is today the toast of his colleagues after winning a court battle to have rest and
meal breaks during their shifts.
Monopoly in China’s civil aviation still strong despite reforms
After more than three decades of economic reforms, the civil aviation sector in China is still
monopolized by the nation’s six leading civil aviation groups in many areas, including air routes,
booking systems, ground services, aviation fuel and aviation supplies.
GE: Air India 787 problem not engine
General Electric said on Monday a problem reported with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by
Air India did not involve its engines, refuting an earlier report.
Helicopter simulators finally becoming key training tools
The civil helicopter industry is, at last, taking advantage of simulators in pilot training decades after
the fixed-wing aircraft industry began to do so.
Qatar and Cathay Pacific sign strategic agreement
Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways have signed a strategic agreement on services between Hong
Kong and Doha.
Taiwan’s mega ‘aerotropolis’
Taiwan’s ambitions to become a regional air hub finally look set to take off with approval for a mega
“aerotropolis” to cash in on improving ties with China and the rise of budget airlines in the region.
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Conference Announcement Updates: Airfare discounts available
Please be sure to check out the Delegate Information page in the 3rd edition of the IFALPA
Conference Announcement. There, you’ll find updated information on flight discounts through
Panamanian carrier, Copa Airlines.
