Pilots petition PM for recovery plan

BALPA reports that over 4,613 pilots have written to the prime minister urging him to boost the UK aviation industry’s recovery after a two-year near shutdown.

BALPA general secretary Martin Chalk explained: “Our world class aviation sector cannot survive any longer without a clear way out of this crisis. This must include the publication of an aviation recovery plan to turbo charge our recovery.

“As pilots, we know our aviation industry is more than simply our airlines and airports, it is our gateway to a global Britain and is a key component of our national economy. We urge the government to use our expertise and listen to industry voices as it shapes the supportive environment for our collective future.”

The pilots’ call was supported by Henry Smith MP, chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the future of aviation. He commented: “The government must go further and work with industry to agree and implement a long-term plan which can help these vital industries begin their road to recovery.”

https://www.balpa.org/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/4,500-pilots-call-on-Prime-Minister-to-forge-a-sol