fbpx | European Cockpit Association (ECA)
Skip to main content

Menu

  • Home
  • News
  • Campaigns
  • About us
  • Expertise
  • Positions
  • Media room
  • Crew room
logo
A passenger aircraft without passengers

A passenger aircraft without passengers

Passenger aircraft without passengers, but boxes strapped to the seats. This has become a somewhat symbolic image of aviation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Airline schedules reduced by up to 90%, and replaced by a scarce list of maintenance, repatriation and extraordinary operations

Stories
May 08, 2020
background checks

Ryanair pilots’ support to manage costs & retain jobs

Over years, pilots have made very significant contributions to the company's success and to the accumulation of very strong liquidity on the balance sheet. Now is therefore the right time for the company to reinvest in all of its workforce by retaining jobs, currency of crews’ licenses,

News article
May 08, 2020
40 hours to Shanghai

In 40 hours to Shanghai & back

When in late March the Spanish airlines were canceling most of their routes due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 in our country, most of us stayed at home wondering how could we be of help during this pandemic, as we were worryingly watching the rising numbers of people in Intensive

Stories
May 06, 2020
employment

Should Aircrew Be Declared Posted? Van Olmen & Wynant Report

Which is the labour law applicable to aircrew? A clear answer to this question is fundamental for ensuring the protection of aircrew rights and for the good functioning of the internal market.

News article
Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19: Thousands of aircrew redundant

COVID-19: Thousands of aircrew redundant

“Agreement terminated”, “your services no longer required”, “your last salary may not be paid”. This is what thousands of ‘self-employed’ and contractor pilots and cabin crew have been told by airlines or staffing agencies, over the past few weeks. The COVID-19 crisis might have grounded

Press release
Apr 27, 2020
News in brief #3

News in brief #3

Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, social distancing rules pose a significant challenge for pilots whose license or medical certificate is expiring soon. This is why many countries are introducing flexible arrangements for extensions. However, these exemptions from the rules are not in line

News article
Apr 15, 2020
covid19 mental health crew

COVID-19 crisis and its effect on aviation mental health

Airlines, aviation organisations and their employees were not prepared for a pandemic, like COVID-19. Most European and international airlines have stopped flying or are focussing on cargo flights, medical and rescue operations or return flights. Most countries have issued strict

News article
Apr 08, 2020
COVID-19 took my dream & my job away

COVID-19 took my dream & my job away

After 8 years working with one of Europe's largest airlines on a ‘self-employment’ contract, I managed to secure new direct employment with a well-respected Long Haul Legacy airline, a career move I had been celebrating earlier this year.

Stories
Apr 06, 2020
joint_appeal

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

News article
Apr 02, 2020
Flying during the pandemic: helicopter pilots

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

News article
Apr 01, 2020
covid19

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

News article
Mar 30, 2020
heli covid

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

Stories
Mar 27, 2020

Pagination

  • First page « First
  • Previous page ‹ Previous
  • …
  • Page 3
  • Current page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • …
  • Next page Next ›
  • Last page Last »
logo eurocockpit

The European Cockpit Association represents the collective interests of professional pilots at European level, striving for the highest levels of aviation safety and fostering social rights and quality employment.

 

European Cockpit Association AISBL

Rue du Commerce 20-22
B-1000 Brussels

Phone: +32 2 705 32 93

eca@eurocockpit.be

Copyright 2021 European Cockpit Association AISBL - Design and website by EntityOne