15PRL11 – IFALPA PR on the Accident of Germanwings 4U9525

15PRL11 24 March 2015

IFALPA Press Release on the Accident of Germanwings Flight 4U9525

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONTREAL, Canada – The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is closely monitoring the developments related to the accident of Germanwings flight 4U9525, an A320 aircraft enroute from Barcelona (BCN) to Düsseldorf (DUS).

Our thoughts are with the families of the 148 crew and passengers that were onboard the aircraft.

Whilst the search and rescue efforts are taking place, IFALPA stresses the need to avoid speculation as to what happened to the aircraft. The Federation has reached out to the French (SNPL) and German (VC) Air Line Pilots’ Associations and will keep its resources at the disposal of the relevant Accident Investigation Agencies in order to help gather facts and any other information which may be pertinent to this event.

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Note to Editors: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations represents in excess of 100,000 pilots in more than 100 countries world-wide. IFALPA’s mission is to be the global voice of airline pilots, promoting the highest level of aviation safety and security world-wide and providing services, support and representation to all of its Member Associations. See the Federation website www.ifalpa.org

©2015 The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations In the interests of flight safety, reproduction of this Press Release in whole or in part is encouraged. It may not be offered of sale or used commercially. All reprints must credit IFALPA.

For more information contact Anna Lou, IFALPA Communications & Marketing Coordinator, at tel +1 514 419 1191 or annalou@ifalpa.org