The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’
Associations (IFALPA) released a press release in which
they stated "This hostage situation shows once again
that crews who are in transit or on a layover can find
themselves in the front line, in areas where the
security situation is very difficult to predict and has
the potential to change rapidly. "IFALPA
therefore reminds all operators of the need to include
in their security program;
• a statement that each flight and layover should
be subject to the decision of the pilot-in-command;
taking account the latest available intelligence
provided
• a continuous threat assessment and risk management of
their destinations
• security measures for crew members during transits and
layovers, including but not limited to transport to and
from the hotel.
• provisions for extracting crews in specific
circumstances such as terrorist attacks or civil
unrest."
Russian air carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines released a
press release that stated - On 18-19 November, an
AN-124-100 aircraft operated by Volga-Dnepr Airlines was
carrying construction machinery from Oslo (Norway) to
Bamako (Mali). After completion of the
transportation, 12 employees of the Airline were staying
at the Radisson Blu Hotel to rest before their next
flight.
Six Volga-Dnepr crew members were rescued during the
rescue operation by Special Forces and they are now
staying safe onboard the aircraft within the airport’s
protected area. Today, November 21, the
victims of the tragedy were identified with the
assistance of the Embassy of the
Russian Federation
in Mali
and we are deeply saddened to have to confirm that six
Volga-Dnepr crew members lost their lives during the
terrorist attack in
Bamako.
The Airline’s Flight
Operation
Control Center
is working with the Embassies of the
Russian Federation and
France
in Mali
and a Boeing 737 aircraft is being prepared to fly to
Mali
to bring our deceased colleagues back home to Russia.
At this time, our priority is to provide the utmost
support, comfort and assistance to the relatives of the
Volga-Dnepr employees killed in the tragic events in Mali. The air
carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has identified the six
Russians that were killed.
- Alexander V. Kononenko AN-124-100 Flight
Navigator
- Vladimir V. Kudryashov AN-124-100 Radio Operator
- Konstantin V. Preobrazhenskiy AN-124-100 Flight
Engineer
- Sergey A. Yurasov Load Master
- Stanislav N. Dumanskiy Aircraft Mechanic, Airframe and
Engines
- Pavel A. Kudryavtsev Aircraft Mechanic, Airframe and
Engines
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