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Effects of COVID-19 | Need for Action in European Aviation

The importance of European aviation to society is multifold: it provides significant economic¹ contributions, as well as builds connectivity – within the EU and towards the rest of the world.

Because of the effects of COVID-19, the sector is currently facing an unprecedented crisis both at

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Apr 02, 2020

Flying during the pandemic: helicopter pilots

If ever there was a doubt about the importance of helicopter operations, COVID-19 completely erased it. While almost everybody is advised (or ordered) by the authorities to stay at home and keep a proper distance to avoid spreading the virus, we – helicopter pilots – still crawl into our

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Apr 01, 2020

COVID-19 Safety Aspects

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many among us are still operating flights, be it as a skeleton service, rescue or cargo missions. Since so many authorities have published guidance to limit spreading of the virus – covering different areas in more detail – and some incorrect

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Mar 30, 2020

The Irish Coast Guard under COVID-19

While the fixed wing industry across the world is in freefall, Helicopter Search and Rescue services are still needed – pandemic or not. This is why, together with the rest of the crew of the Irish Coast Guard, we keep working on an ‘operations and essential training only’ basis to limit

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Mar 27, 2020

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Future Airline Pilot Profession

Today’s aviation shows a significant gap between the requirements for a pilot license – to safely fly the aircraft – and the actual real requirements and demands of the profession – to safely and efficiently operate an aircraft in an airline environment. Initiatives and regulatory changes,

Mar 12, 2020

Future Airline Pilot Profession, ECA 2020

Enforcement of the applicable law to aircrew - ACP, ECA & EurECCA common views

The aviation sector is particularly exposed to non-compliance with applicable law and misapplication of EU legislation in general. The reason identified by many is the transnational nature of the airlines’ operations and, consequently, the highly mobile character of the pilots/aircrew jobs

Mar 03, 2020

Enforcement of the applicable law to aircrew, ACP ECA EurECCA Common views, 2019.pdf