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Brexit: EU-UK Air Transport Agreement

The air transport industry has been one of the industries hardest hit by the slowdown in commercial activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is, therefore, poorly placed to withstand yet another politically induced storm that is leading to a more restrictive Air Transport Agreement

Sep 10, 2020
Brexit: EU-UK Air Transport Agreement, ECA 2020
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Out of the COVID crisis: Pilots’ flight plan for Europe

There are many paths our industry can take through the COVID-19 crisis, which has profoundly affected, if not crippled, European aviation. There are very few however that are in the interests of Europe’s citizens, and that lead to a safe, worthwhile and sustainable future for all whom the

Jul 14, 2020
Out of the COVID crisis, ECA 2020
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems and the concepts of Automation and Autonomy

The current safety levels of manned aviation commercial operations must not be negatively impacted by the introduction of future highly automated and/or autonomous systems. They must be at least equaled or improved.

Apr 30, 2020
Unmanned Aircraft Systems and the concepts of Automation and Autonomy, ECA, 2020
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Helicopter Safety Roadmap

The ECA Helicopter community welcomes EASA’s aim for a reduced fatal accidents rate over the next 10 years, as mentioned in the EASA Rotorcraft Safety Roadmap. Our goal is to work together with the Agency and focus on achieving the same goals. We have hereby set up an ECA Helicopters

Apr 20, 2020
Helicopter Safety Roadmap, ECA, 2020
COVID-19 Safety Aspects

COVID-19 Safety Aspects

A paper drawing together all relevant safety measures and recommendations for pilots operating in times of COVID-19. It will be updated and reissued regularly.

Apr 06, 2020
COVID-19 Safety Aspects, Issue 1, 30 March
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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

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
Bogus self-employment

(Bogus) Self-employment in aviation - ACP, ECA & EurECCA common views

Bogus self-employment is preventing the good functioning of the European aviation market and impacting negatively the working conditions of aircrew.

Feb 19, 2020
(Bogus) Self-employment in aviation, ACP ECA EurECCA Common views
Bogus self-employment, ECA leaflet 2020
Europe

A Social Agenda for Europe’s Aviation

Europe’s Single Aviation Market has been instrumental in creating new market opportunities, stimulating growth and boosting connectivity.

Sep 26, 2019
A Social Agenda for Europe’s Aviation, ACP, ECA, EurECCA, 2019
VLL UTM drones

Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Very Low Level airspace

The safe and efficient co-existence of manned and unmanned aircraft in the airspace is one of the major challenges in aviation for the next decades. The rapid growth in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), civil and military, has increased the demand for access to non-segregated airspace. 

Jul 01, 2019
UAS Operations in Very Low Level airspace, ECA 2019.pdf
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Implementation of Evidence Based Training (EBT)

While in general ECA endorses EBT and the principle of ‘less checking more training’ a cautious approach to the implementation of EBT is crucial, while keeping in mind several essential safeguards. 

May 22, 2019
Evidence Based Training, Position Paper ECA 2019
Unmanned aircraft operations

Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA)

SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) is a multi-stage process of risk assessment aiming at risk analysis of certain unmanned aircraft operations, as well as defining necessary mitigations and robustness levels.

Jan 28, 2019
Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), Position Paper ECA 2019

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