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tna pilots align strategy

Pilots align cross-border strategy

The growth of transnational airlines operating throughout Europe, and further afield, has led pilots to recognise that they must cooperate even more closely and adopt new representation methods to address the challenges arising from these new business models. At a meeting hosted by IALPA
Press release
Apr 16, 2018
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Pilot community calls for independent review of Irish safety oversight

To further improve the safety of SAR operations, and indeed all Irish aviation, IFALPA and ECA urge the Irish Minister for Transport to conduct an independent review into the oversight of such operations. Effective safety oversight is crucial to identify safety risk and prevent such

Press release
Apr 12, 2018
libera

Aviation liberalisation 2.0

Back in the 90s the European aviation industry was liberalised, coming from a purely national to a “European” system within a relatively short period of time. The passengers were happy about new choices, cheaper air fares & more connections. The aircraft manufacturers sold more of their
Editorial
Apr 06, 2018
atypical employment survey

Atypical Employment Survey 2.0

In 2015, 1 out of 6 pilots was atypically employed – a worrying trend of airlines substituting directly employed pilots with contractors to reduce costs. This is why the European Commission appointed Ricardo Energy & Environment (ee.ricardo.com) to carry out a study to explore the
News article
Mar 26, 2018
RTPG signatures

Historic step for Ryanair pilots & their unions

Ryanair pilots continue to write history – this time with the support and under the coordination of pilot associations from across Europe. A new ambitious protocol, setting up the Ryanair Transnational Pilot Group (RTPG), was adopted unanimously, on 17 March, during an ECA Conference in

Press release
Mar 19, 2018
pilot training

Cheap tricks

In the past years, the industry couldn’t care less about young pilots entering the profession. They were seen as “cash cows” by the training schools, certain airlines and broker agencies. In fact, a whole new industry was born that can churn out many more young pilots than the industry

Editorial
Mar 13, 2018
breathiliser

Legislation alert: Random testing & Peer Support Programmes by 2020

Random alcohol testing of air crews is coming to Europe. The introduction of this new rule – once approved by the European Parliament – will happen no later than 2020. At the end of February, the EU Member States in the so-called ‘EASA Committee' approved a set of rules, including random

News article
Mar 13, 2018
umbrellaunionspilots

Stronger together

Aviation workers sometimes face similar problems and sticking together is their best bet when confronting government or employer. Croatian pilots can speak from experience. In 2013, pilots and cabin crew joined forces for a mid-season strike, effectively forcing their airline to finally

News article
Mar 13, 2018
female pilots europe

The female voice of pilots

We interviewed 4 female pilots who not only chose to become part of the modest “5% of female pilots” in Europe but shattered stereotypes, redefined roles and became the voice of pilots. All 4 of them are active pilot union representatives who dedicate much of their ‘personal’ time to

News article
Mar 09, 2018
Eurocockpit

"NO" to the massive firing of Colombian pilots

The company's goal with its exemplary and disproportionate sanctions is to intimidate the pilot community and thereby prevent any future attempts to defend labour rights. Disciplinary proceedings and dismissals constitute a serious violation of the fundamental rights of Colombian pilots to

Press release
Mar 05, 2018
Eurocockpit

NO AL DESPIDO MASIVO DE PILOTOS EN COLOMBIA

La Asociación Europea de Pilotos (ECA en sus siglas en inglés) – que representa 38.000 pilotos en 37 países europeos- condena firmemente el despido masivo de pilotos y la apertura de expedientes disciplinarios contra los pilotos de la Asociación Colombiana de Aviadores Civiles “ACDAC”)

Press release
Mar 05, 2018
unityfund

Two pilots lost their job. Your support = their safety net!

What was feared – and anticipated by many of you – has happened. Two pilots who invested significant efforts in organising and uniting the pilot community lost their jobs and income. After a thorough assessment, the ECA Board authorised the use of the #PIlotUnity fund  to support your

News article
Mar 01, 2018

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