The tragedy of Germanwings flight 4U9525 triggered a number of initiatives and interim measures within the aviation industry. These measures were not the result of a structured approach to flight safety and security which must have a thorough threat and risk assessment as its foundation.

ECA wants the aviation community to be free of drug and alcohol abuse, and does not condone any pilot to fly under the influence of alcohol or any other problematic substance. 

Due to the design of engines in combination with bleed air systems, oil fumes may enter the air-conditioning packs and pollute cabin air. As air flowing through the bleeds is not filtered, cabin air can be contaminated by chemicals from engine and hydraulic oil. This has been recognised by

This ECA Position Paper describes Europe’s professional pilots’ position and pre-requisites for the EU Aviation Strategy and Package that is to be published by the European Commission on 7 December 2015. 

The members of ECA are highly mobile workers. With the globalisation of the industry, ECA considers that there is a need to define when a pilot from a foreign airline or a non-EU national needs a work-permit to enter the EU. We believe that the current process of consultation is an

The European Cockpit Association (ECA) is the representative body of European pilots at European Union level. It represents over 38,000 pilots from the National Pilot Associations in 37 European States and it is a recognised social partner in the EU sectoral social dialogue for Civil

This paper describes the position of Europe’s professional pilots on the standards and rules necessary for the safe use of drones in EASA’s ‘Open’ category. Acknowledging the potential this technology has for innovation and benefit to society, it is absolutely critical that the technology

To ensure a continuous improvement in Europe’s collective safety performance, it is crucial to regularly assess the functioning of the system. This includes the dynamics stemming from new ways operators set up their business and flight operations within Europe’s single market, and from new

The European Cockpit Association (ECA) is concerned by the growing trend among airlines to outsource pilots’ initial training and to charge exorbitant fees for the in-house training courses they provide. ECA firmly rejects “Pay to Fly” schemes and considers that a pilot in line training

The Single European Sky initiative – set to modernise our airspace – outlines ambitious targets that will create a completely new operational environment, based on trajectory management, highly performing technologies and a much more strategic role for the flight crew.