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Social Dumping in Sweden – Who Is Next?
16 February 2010
We often think that Europe is protected against social dumping and that the Nordic countries are the best example of balanced social protection. Well, think again. Late last year, the employees of a branch of a well known airline group were fired and rehired through a contractor to do exactly the same work after their business unit was sold – for a symbolic price – to one of the groups' top executives. Did this happen in a far-away 'banana republic'? No, it happened next door – in Sweden.
United Aer Lingus - a Trans-Atlantic Engagement
16 February 2010
November 2011 is the deadline for the EU and US to reach a more comprehensive air transport agreement. Commercial pressures are growing on both sides of the transatlantic market. While some airlines wait for the final agreement to be signed, others prepare the ground to establish a trans-Atlantic airline, which is the strategy chosen by United Airlines (UAL) and Aer Lingus (ALT). In March 2010 they will start operations between Washington and Madrid with Aer Lingus A330s and flight crew using the rights created by the existing EU-US agreement. This is a first step which may be followed by the two companies creating a joint venture; the engagement before the wedding.
25 Dec Terrorist Attack: Are Emergency Security Responses Efficient?
16 February 2010
The recent security incident on Christmas day 2009 onboard flight NW 253 renewed discussions on the burden of security measures at airports and the use of body scanners. Two weeks after the incident, The European Commission and its Member States met with industry to discuss the extra security measures and possible ways forward. These measures included 100% passengers and hand luggage hand search.
You can shape aviation safety!
16 February 2010
Every year, dozens of pilots are at the forefront of shaping EU rules and requirements that directly impact aviation safety. Be it to improve accident investigation, pilot training, air operations air traffic management & airports or security requirements; it is individual pilots that work in EU meetings. It is their unique professional experience, delivered as ECA experts, that shapes our collective future.
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