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15 May 2017

Pilots call for careful assessment of laptop ban to US

Proposed new US rules restricting personal electronic devices (PEDs) on board aircraft between Europe and the US may have a dangerous knock-on effect for other flight safety issues, the UK pilots’ association is warning.

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10 May 2017

Deregulation in European labour markets has led to rise in insecure work in aviation

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08 May 2017

Stigma around pilot mental health could push problem underground

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26 Apr 2017

On World Pilots’ Day, UK pilots’ association says pilots do a great job but would not necessarily recommend it

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Statement on coastguard helicopter crash

14 Mar 2017
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Pilots renew call for improved tracking on all aircraft on MH370 three-year anniversary

08 Mar 2017
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Data from 2016 shows laser incidents still dangerously high, say pilots

27 Feb 2017
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Exhausting European flight rules could lead to a pilot burnout crisis

22 Feb 2017
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Airport passenger growth great news but decisions on expansion and Brexit are vital

15 Feb 2017
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BALPA says put aviation’s dedicated people at the heart of new strategy

02 Feb 2017
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Pilots welcome victory against Jet2 in landmark legal case

18 Jan 2017