Dear members,

Latest news regarding coronavirus

Regarding the current developments concerning the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV we would like to draw your attention to the following available information platforms and material:

• World Health Organization WHO
• Robert Koch-Institute RKI
• EUROCONTROL Pandemic Factsheet
• EASA advice for crews
• EASA Safety Information Bulletin on the coronavirus
  

Take off and landing trial operations for EDDF (Feb-Mar 2020)

On 03 Feb 2020 the German ANSP DFS has started its two-month trial operation to optimise the use of the runway system at Frankfurt (EDDF). The operation includes take-offs and landings from RWY 25L and 25C in a 'mixed mode', with a correspondingly staggered approach separation. Trial operations are carried out on a daily basis and can be expected between 06:30 and 22:00 lcl, ending on 25 Mar 2020. Details on changes to procedures are provided in the corresponding DFS Info letter.

Open letter addressing the tragic shoot down of flight PS752

Vereinigung Cockpit has addressed German Ministries, airlines and associations regarding the tragic shoot down of Ukraine-International-Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran with an Open Letter to heighten the awareness for the current management of flight operations in and above conflict zones, emphasizing the need for an improvement to ensure the safe conduct of flights.

Flights with deportees and persons subject to judical or administrative proceedings

Passenger Flights Carrying Deportees often present challenging scenarios. Next to their position and good practices, IFALPA provides information about the limitations of the Authority of the Commander. Read more...

Regarding the Transport of Passengers Subject to Judicial or Administrative Proceedings, IFALPA demands strict guidelines to be followed to ensure that the safety and security of flights are not compromised. In their position paper, IFALPA addresses the role of the operator, precautions that should be taken, the carriage of high risk passengers, and the acceptance of escorts on board civil aircraft. Read more...

Aviation united against human trafficking

About 800.000 people per year are victims of human trafficking worldwide and aviation is increasingly used for this. Its unique nature presents many opportunities to identify and deal with human trafficking, especially as passengers are under observation during the entire process. In their position paper, IFALPA provides background information, draws the connection to aviation, and concludes with measures that should be taken to help combat human trafficking.

In support of IFALPAs approach, VC has established a task force dealing with combatting human trafficking. We encourage all members to support the combat against human trafficking and provide further information on our homepage (in German only).