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Twitter feed of BALPA - British Airline Pilots' Association.
The UK's trade union for professional pilots.
The voice of UK pilots: Safety, Strength, Unity.

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BALPA reps are pilots who work for pilots. They campaign tirelessly for issues that matter most to our members. For all their hard work, commitment, & leadership, our members nominated reps to be honoured at this year's Annual Delegates Conference.

BALPA reps are pilots who work for pilots. They campaign tirelessly for issues that matter most to our members. For all their hard work, commitment, & leadership, our members nominated reps to be honoured at this year's Annual Delegates Conference. #BALPAADC2023 #union #pilots
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Wrapping up ADC this year, Kevin Judkins (IFALPA Professional & Govt Affairs Cttee Chair) and John Sluys (@ALPAPilots Intl Affairs) are addressing the delegates about why BALPA needs to continue with international engagement.

Wrapping up ADC this year, Kevin Judkins (@IFALPA Professional & Govt Affairs Cttee Chair) and John Sluys (@ALPAPilots Intl Affairs) are addressing the delegates about why BALPA needs to continue with international engagement. #BALPAADC2023 #union #aviation #pilots #airlines
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The votes are in! Congratulations to the newly elected BALPA Executive President - Paul Copland (British Airways) and BALPA Executive Vice President - Simon Williams (easyJet).

The votes are in! Congratulations to the newly elected BALPA Executive President - Paul Copland (British Airways) and BALPA Executive Vice President - Simon Williams (easyJet). #BALPAADC2023 #union #election #pilots #aviation #airlines
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Tanja Harter (Technical Affairs Board Director at ECA), Simon Morgan (NEC Chair of Flight Safety), John Sluys (ALPA) & Joji Waites (Head of Flight Safety, BALPA) discuss regulatory developments, & other strategies to fight against . lnkd.in/eWNBmaSe

Tanja Harter (Technical Affairs Board Director at ECA), Simon Morgan (NEC Chair of Flight Safety), John Sluys (ALPA) & Joji Waites (Head of Flight Safety, BALPA) discuss regulatory developments, #SafetyStartswith2 & other strategies to fight against #RCO. lnkd.in/eWNBmaSe
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A key part of BALPA’s ADC is the housekeeping that ensures the organisation is run in an efficient, legal, & responsible manner. Today, delegates have been part of the organisation's formal business, including looking at BALPA's accounts, budget, and rule changes.

A key part of BALPA’s ADC is the housekeeping that ensures the organisation is run in an efficient, legal, & responsible manner. Today, delegates have been part of the organisation's formal business, including looking at BALPA's accounts, budget, and rule changes. #BALPAADC2023
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Examining the potential economic landscape of the aviation industry is key to securing the future of our pilots. Andrew Lobbenberg (Barclays Head of European Transport Equity Research Team) explored how airlines’ fortunes might evolve & industrial implications.

Examining the potential economic landscape of the aviation industry is key to securing the future of our pilots. Andrew Lobbenberg (Barclays Head of European Transport Equity Research Team) explored how airlines’ fortunes might evolve & industrial implications. #BALPAADC2023
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BALPA works hard to protect the piloting profession, secure better pay deals, & improve working conditions. Stuart Brittenden (Old Square Chambers) & Andrew Hammond (NEC Chair of Legal Services) shared strategies for best possible preparation for industrial action.

BALPA works hard to protect the piloting profession, secure better pay deals, & improve working conditions. Stuart Brittenden (Old Square Chambers) & Andrew Hammond (NEC Chair of Legal Services) shared strategies for best possible preparation for industrial action. #BALPAADC2023
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Learning from the past helps aviation achieve its enviable safety record. Today our delegates have seen Emma Truswell (AAIB Senior Ops Inspector) and Andrew Zucker (BALPA AAP) discuss accident investigations and what our AAP reps do to support members.

Learning from the past helps aviation achieve its enviable safety record. Today our delegates have seen Emma Truswell (AAIB Senior Ops Inspector) and Andrew Zucker (BALPA AAP) discuss accident investigations and what our AAP reps do to support members. #BALPAADC2023 #flightsafety
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Our latest guest speaker at ADC, Glenn Bradley, CAA Head of Flight Operations has focused his speech on insights on the post-Brexit regulatory landscape, the possible opportunities this presents, and how BALPA can contribute.

Our latest guest speaker at ADC, Glenn Bradley, CAA Head of Flight Operations has focused his speech on insights on the post-Brexit regulatory landscape, the possible opportunities this presents, and how BALPA can contribute. #BALPAADC2023 #buildingrelationships #aviation #pilots
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'Unity is strength' - Emphasising the importance of building relationships and a collective voice for pilots, Lord Richard Balfe, BALPA's Honorary President, presented the keynote speech at ADC 2023.

'Unity is strength' - Emphasising the importance of building relationships and a collective voice for pilots, Lord Richard Balfe, BALPA's Honorary President, presented the keynote speech at ADC 2023. #BALPAADC2023 #buildingrelationships #aviation #pilots #union #flightsafety
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Samantha Walkinshaw, BALPA's Interim Executive President has just opened this year's Annual Delegates Conference by paying tribute to former Executive President, Paul Naylor.

Samantha Walkinshaw, BALPA's Interim Executive President has just opened this year's Annual Delegates Conference by paying tribute to former Executive President, Paul Naylor. #BALPAADC2023 #buildingrelationships #ADC #aviation #airlines #pilots #conference #union
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👨‍✈️👩‍✈️ Hundreds of UK pilots will gather tomorrow for BALPA’s 2023 Annual Delegates Conference (ADC).

The event helps BALPA's reps & staff determine priorities for British pilots.

Find out more: balpa.org/2023/11/02/abc…

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'Does the aviation industry do enough to deal with the unexpected?' BALPA is pleased to announce it is hosting a virtual flight safety conference Aviation Safety: The Challenge Of The Unexpected for members on 7 November.

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'Does the aviation industry do enough to deal with the unexpected?' BALPA is pleased to announce it is hosting a virtual flight safety conference Aviation Safety: The Challenge Of The Unexpected for members on 7 November.  portal.balpa.org/networks/event… #aviation #safety #pilots
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'A potential lack of understanding & underestimation of the role of a pilot is a serious concern as we move towards greater automation & in light of commercial pressure for Reduced Crew Operations.'

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👨‍✈️👩‍✈️ Autumn's Edition of The Log is out now! Articles include:

·  Remembering Paul Naylor
·  Stress: Why pilots need to ask for help
·  Guardians of the Galaxy: all about interception
·  GPS Jamming

Read here: bit.ly/AutumnLog

👨‍✈️👩‍✈️ Autumn's Edition of The Log is out now! Articles include: ·  Remembering Paul Naylor ·  Stress: Why pilots need to ask for help ·  Guardians of the Galaxy: all about interception ·  GPS Jamming Read here: bit.ly/AutumnLog #aviation #airlines #pilots #stress #safety
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'Epistemic injustice: The dog has now been removed from the tail'

In EUROCONTROL's HindSight magazine, BALPA adds some thoughts on learning within a just culture framework from the perspective of UK airline pilot ops: lnkd.in/es6HCNyn

'Epistemic injustice: The dog has now been removed from the tail' In @eurocontrol's HindSight magazine, BALPA adds some thoughts on learning within a just culture framework from the perspective of UK airline pilot ops: lnkd.in/es6HCNyn #aviation #pilots #airlines #safety
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BALPA's career experts are at Flight Crew Futures, giving hundreds of pilots bespoke, honest advice that will help them in their careers.

Members benefit from career resources on our Portal: portal.balpa.org/page/careersan…

The team will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel LGW until 1700.

BALPA's career experts are at Flight Crew Futures, giving hundreds of pilots bespoke, honest advice that will help them in their careers. Members benefit from career resources on our Portal: portal.balpa.org/page/careersan… The team will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel LGW until 1700.
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It is thanks to the skill and professionalism of pilots and crew that these 10 people were not left stranded and were swiftly transported to safety.

Thankyou for the work you do!
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

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On every single flight, pilots are at the controls using their skill & training to keep flights safe. Sometimes their input is clear for all to see, but don’t forget that every flight that ends safely, does so in part due to the people at the controls. bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-…

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