News
Media releases and aviation articles communicating 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.
Short Haul EA CoM Meeting
As the proposed deal stands today, the CoM voted to NOT endorse the deal.
04 Jul 2024 |
Author: AIPA
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
Op Ed for The Guardian on the return to flying
Qantas pilots love our airline and we love what it stands for. We are proud to be a part of the Spirit of Australia. Yet how Qantas treats its workforce when it comes to industrial relations is in marked contrast to the emotions of the “Spirit of...
05 Sep 2022 |
Author: Captain Tony Lucas, AIPA President