ASAP Executive Board Convenes in Istanbul Ahead of Global IFALPA Conference
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE — The Executive Board of the Associations of Star Alliance Pilots (ASAP) has officially gathered in Istanbul for a series of strategic sessions. This summit serves as a critical precursor to the upcoming International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) conference, where the world’s leading voices in aviation safety and labor will address the industry’s most pressing operational challenges.
The Istanbul meetings are focused on aligning ASAP’s priorities with the IFALPA agenda, specifically targeting technical and cultural developments that impact flight deck operations. Key areas of focus for the Board include:
Cultivating a Positive Safety Culture: Strengthening non-punitive reporting environments and ensuring that safety remains the primary driver of organizational decision-making across the industry.
Mitigating GNSS Interference and GPS Jamming: Developing robust operational strategies and advocating for technical redundancies to counter the increasing frequency of signal interference in critical flight corridors.
Preventing Runway Excursions: Enhancing training protocols and landing technology to mitigate one of the industry's most persistent safety risks.
Global Safety Standards: Refining Safety Management Systems (SMS) to better integrate human factors and emerging technological threats.
"The discussions taking place here in Istanbul are foundational to the representation we bring to the IFALPA floor," said Captain Craig Malcolm, chair of the ASAP Executive Board. "By focusing on technical resilience against threats like GPS jamming and fostering a culture where safety is a shared value, we ensure that our members are equipped to handle the complexities of modern global airspace."
As the IFALPA conference commences, the ASAP Board remains committed to advocating for professional standards that prioritize the safety and security of the global aviation community.
About ASAP
The Associations of Star Alliance Pilots (ASAP) unites pilot associations across the Star Alliance network. Our mission is to promote and protect the interests of our members, foster effective communication and collaboration, and advance the highest standards of safety and professionalism in global aviation.
