Media releases and aviation articles which communicate the views of the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) and the Australian Airline Pilots’ Association (AusALPA), of which AIPA is a cofounding partner, are available below. You can also catch up on the latest aviation industry news.

Journalists should contact AIPA’s media consultants, Horton Advisory by calling Charlie Moore on + 61 452 606 171 or Anil Lambert + 61 416 426 722.

Pilots Win Federal Court Battle with Qantas

Pilots Win Federal Court Battle with Qantas

12 Jul 2024 |

Author: AIPA Legal

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Short Haul EA CoM Meeting

Short Haul EA CoM Meeting

As the proposed deal stands today, the CoM voted to NOT endorse the deal.

04 Jul 2024 |

Author: AIPA

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Notice

Notice

“Notice: Pursuant to Reg121(4) of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulation AIPA gives notice that it has lodged an application to the FWC under s.158(1) of the Fair Work (registered Organisations) Act to alter the eligibility rules of t...

06 Feb 2024 |

Author: AIPA Communications

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AIPA’s Submission for Aviation Green Paper

AIPA’s Submission for Aviation Green Paper

AIPA has submitted a response to the Aviation Green Paper, expressing support for green goals while emphasizing the economic and connectivity role of aviation.

30 Nov 2023 |

Author: AIPA

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Passengers reject single-pilot flights: new poll

Passengers reject single-pilot flights: new poll

A total of 89% of Australians would feel less safe boarding a flight with one pilot at the controls instead of two or more, according to a Redbridge Group poll of 1,022 Australian adults.

10 Nov 2023 |

Author: AIPA/Horton Advisory

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AIPA Annual Report 2022-2023

AIPA Annual Report 2022-2023

FY23 marked the first full financial year of full time flying for most of our members.

02 Nov 2023 |

Author: Second Officer Glen Hunter, AIPA Treasurer

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AIPA Statement Regarding the Qantas Chairman

AIPA Statement Regarding the Qantas Chairman

The Board’s Chairman, Mr Richard Goyder has overseen what may well be one of the most damaging periods in Qantas’ history. It has included the illegal sacking of 1,700 workers which the Chairman continues to try and justify as a “sound commercial...

25 Sep 2023 |

Author: Captain Tony Lucas, AIPA President

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AIPA Statement re The use of Drones

AIPA Statement re The use of Drones

The impact of a collision between a drone and an aircraft has the potential to be catastrophic, and all opportunities to mitigate this risk must be explored by the regulator.

08 Aug 2023 |

Author: AIPA/Horton Advisory

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'Qantas is outsourcing the Spirit of Australia'

'Qantas is outsourcing the Spirit of Australia'

The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is bitterly disappointed and frustrated by Qantas' decision to wet lease two Finnair aircraft. The Finnair aircraft will take Qantas passengers from Sydney to Singapore and Sydney to Bangk...

19 May 2023 |

Author: AIPA

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AIPA Media Release on Vanessa Hudson

AIPA Media Release on Vanessa Hudson

“The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) wishes to congratulate Vanessa Hudson on her appointment as Qantas CEO from November.

02 May 2023 |

Author: AIPA

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