The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots to prevent loss of control situations. The upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) requirements aim to improve safety standards by mitigating loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) accidents. The requirements are based on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices and have been … [Read more...] about EASA, IATA move to prevent LOC-I accidents
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Cathay Pacific pilots vote to strike
Some 93 per cent of Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association members have voted to push ahead with their work-to-rule protest over the Christmas period after rejecting a proposed pay increase. If a resolution is not reached, pilots will refuse to work outside of their contractual commitments. This could result in flight delays and cancellations during the year's peak travel season. … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific pilots vote to strike
