Dear Colleagues,
 
The IFALPA Daily News is now available online.
Here are today’s top headlines. To read more, click on the title:
Belgian court dismisses Ryanair contracts case
A Belgian court has confirmed that former Ryanair crew members who were based in the country
were employed on Irish contracts in a ruling that could have broader implications for the company.
10 ways to prevent plane bird strikes
A Southwest Airlines plane recently made an emergency return to Tennessee’s Nashville
International Airport after hitting birds at take-off.
IATA: Global standards driving Middle East success
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt and adhere to
global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the global
air transport system.
Training on ensuring aviation safety in Africa kicked off in Ethiopia
A week long training on ensuring aviation safety in Africa kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on
Monday, November 4, 2013.
Flight attendant union disappointed in FAA exclusion of advanced training for cabin crew
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) expressed disappointment with the exclusion of
Flight Attendants from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recently unveiled enhanced
training procedures, which include only Pilots, despite years of joint work by Flight Attendants and
the FAA on rules that would cover all crewmembers and dispatchers.
Boeing revises 737 max fuel-burn advantage upward
Boeing said it has completed aerodynamics, engine and weight audits that together have given it
a clearer picture of the future operating performance of the new 737 Max.
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14AGEBL01 – Runway Stop Bars – Sydney Airport (YSSY)
Sydney now has operational Runway Stop Bars at ALL Runway Hold points along Runway 07/25,
Runway 16R/34L and Runway 16L/34R.