About Us
IFALPA is the global voice of pilots. An international not-for-profit organization, IFALPA represents over 148,000 pilots in over 70 countries. The mission of the Federation is to promote the highest level of aviation safety worldwide and to be the global advocate of the piloting profession; providing representation, services, and support to both our members and the aviation industry.
History
The United Nations was established just after WWII, and with it, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Pilots around the world became interested in providing their perspective in the creation of international aviation policy. At a London Conference in April 1948, held for the purpose of providing a formal means for the pilots of the world to interact with ICAO, IFALPA was founded by thirteen Member Associations.