BALPA calls on UK government to act after ICAO safety meeting

UK pilots’ union BALPA has responded to the announcement that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) intends to establish a new task force to look into airspace safety over conflict zones. In a statement following the ICAO meeting, BALPA said: “We are still a long way from a solution but, we welcome the fact that the UN body has at least acknowledged that there is a problem with the current system that is supposed to protect passengers and crew from becoming targets.” BALPA also stated: “we are calling on the UK Government to show leadership in ensuring the safety of