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

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Our Shared Future. At our 2026 ADC, delegates shared the unions next course and explored safety culture, SAF, AI, access to the profession and the future role of the pilot. Thank you to all delegates and speakers for a brilliant 2 days of safety, strength and unity.
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British Airline Pilots’ Association Statement on recent bomb threats: balpa.org/2026/11/05/british…
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Our Annual Delegates Conference 2026 starts tomorrow. BALPA looks forward to welcoming all returning and new delegates for two productive days of debate and decision-making on the issues that matter to UK pilots.
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Realtime reaches its one-year mark at the end of November. Download the app and submit your flight data to strengthen BALPA’s evidence for the CAA’s FTL review. Thank you to all members already contributing.
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October has been another busy month for BALPA. Take a look at what we've been up to this month 👀
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The budget is an opportunity for the Chancellor to think long-term and invest in aviation for the UK’s economic good.
BALPA Acting General Secretary, Zohra Francis, a black woman in a light cardigan facing the camera. Text reads “Invest in aviation for the economic good of the UK” at the top is the slogan “BALPA The voice of UK Pilots, Safety, Strength, Unity”.

ALT BALPA Acting General Secretary, Zohra Francis, a black woman in a light cardigan facing the camera. Text reads “Invest in aviation for the economic good of the UK” at the top is the slogan “BALPA The voice of UK Pilots, Safety, Strength, Unity”.

A quote on a blue background: The budget is an opportunity for the Chancellor to think long-term and invest in aviation for the economic good of the country. Continued strategic investment in aviation will create new employment opportunities and drive sustained economic growth.

ALT A quote on a blue background: The budget is an opportunity for the Chancellor to think long-term and invest in aviation for the economic good of the country. Continued strategic investment in aviation will create new employment opportunities and drive sustained economic growth.

A quote on a blue background: Now is the time for the government to look seriously at expanding our regional airports, cleanly, fairly, as part of a joined-up economic plan, as well as re-affirming their commitments to expansion at Heathrow and Gatwick.

ALT A quote on a blue background: Now is the time for the government to look seriously at expanding our regional airports, cleanly, fairly, as part of a joined-up economic plan, as well as re-affirming their commitments to expansion at Heathrow and Gatwick.

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Congratulations to BALPA’s Stefan Episkopou, new Chair of @ECA_Cockpit’s Flight Data Working Group! 👏 Taking over from VC’s David Streif, Stefan will help shape how pilot data is protected across Europe, from image recorders to AI. #BALPA #FlightSafety
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24% of European pilots usually keep flying rather than report themselves unfit due to fatigue, per @eurocockpit’s survey of ~7,200 pilots. balpa.org/2026/10/26/balpa-b…
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23 years ago today, Concorde made its final commercial flight. Before it entered service, BALPA’s Concorde Evaluation Team was working with BAC on its development, from systems evaluations to the first test flights. Pilots have always helped shape aviation’s biggest moments.
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Storm Austen brings yellow warnings nationwide. ⛈️ This morning on BBC Radio, BALPA pilot rep Stuart Clarke explained how pilots approach safety in storms and why the Captain’s authority is essential. Listen to the interview here: 🔗youtu.be/l0jjkTUA1Oc
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Today we hosted our first BALPA Elevate: Financial Planning session, giving pilots the opportunity to gain valuable insights to help them plan for their financial future. A huge thank you to Lewington Wealth Management Limited and Field Seymour Parkes LLP.
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If you’re involved in an aviation incident or accident: you don’t face it alone. BALPA’s Accident Analysis & Prevention group are IFALPA-accredited specialists, trained in accident investigation and ready to support you from the moment it happens.
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Vibration. Heavy gear. Confined cockpits. Long duties. Musculoskeletal issues are among the most common and underreported consequences for rotary pilots and crew. And they’re not just a welfare issue. They’re a flight safety issue.
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BALPA, @IALPA and @sepla_pilotos have signed an agreement setting out how the IAG Pilots Alliance (IAGPA) will work together to deliver better outcomes for pilots across the IAG network.
Pictured signing the agreement are the principal representatives of the four main pilot groups: Captain Daniel Langan (IALPA), SFO Helen Davies (BALPA), Captain Juan Polo (SEPLA/Iberia) and Captain David Rodriguez (SEPLA/Vueling).

ALT Pictured signing the agreement are the principal representatives of the four main pilot groups: Captain Daniel Langan (IALPA), SFO Helen Davies (BALPA), Captain Juan Polo (SEPLA/Iberia) and Captain David Rodriguez (SEPLA/Vueling).

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IAG pilot unions sign cooperation agreement ⋆ BALPA ⋆ The Voice of UK Pilots

IAG pilot unions sign cooperation agreement ⋆ BALPA ⋆ The Voice of UK Pilots

Pilot unions in IAG - BALPA, IALPA and SEPLA - have signed a cooperation agreement setting out how the IAG Pilots Alliance (IAGPA) will work.

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Today is World Mental Health Day, and we want to talk about something every pilot knows: fatigue and burnout. Saying you're struggling isn't a weakness. It's part of being a safe, professional pilot. Look after yourself, and look out for each other.
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Today, BALPA members at Loganair have voted by a significant majority to accept a two-year pay deal. This agreement represents pay increase worth 9.2% compounded over two years, thanks to the hard work of ours reps, National Officer and members.
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Our members at @Bristow_Group were out in the Lakes this weekend, doing what they do best. Working at the forefront of aviation, our members carry out demanding, skilled and life-saving work with professionalism and commitment. To our Bristow members: thank you.
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90% of my wages have gone straight into training... there's no other realistic route into this career." Becoming a pilot can cost £120,000+. BALPA is taking the fight for fairer funding to Westminster
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“Something that I think airlines overlook is how much knowledge and talent exists within our membership and the role that BALPA could play in improving flight operations.” Acting General Secretary, Zohra Francis, discusses the ways that BALPA can help improve aviation. 👇
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Why UK airport expansion will fail without pilot investment

Why UK airport expansion will fail without pilot investment

BALPA Acting General Secretary Zohra Francis discusses £100k training costs, pilot retirement risks, flight fatigue, and diversifying the cockpit.

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