Press release ECA: European trade union representatives support decarbonisation of aviation
The ETF, EFFAT, UNI Europa, IndustriAll Europe and ECA welcome the Toulouse Declaration on future sustainability and decarbonisation in aviation, which was adopted on 4 February 2022 the Aviation Summit under the French presidency of the Council of the EU.
Press Release ECA/IFALPA on Tensions in Eastern Europe
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and the European Cockpit Association (ECA) are highly concerned with the situation of heightened tensions in Eastern Europe. The situation appears comparable to that of summer 2014, which led to the tragic downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 (...)
Compte rendu du Conseil National du 5 janvier 2022
La Ligne n°676 de janvier 2022 est disponible
L’accord de Paris sur le climat, signé en 2015, a lancé à l’échelle internationale un processus d’adaptation au changement climatique et d’atténuation de l’impact des activités humaines sur le climat. À l’échelle européenne, ce principe trouve sa concrétisation dans le Pacte Vert européen (ou Green Deal). En 2021, ce pacte est décliné par la Commission européenne sous la forme d’une série de propositions législatives à large portée dont le but est de réduire drastiquement les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Baptisé « Fit For 55 », ce paquet climat dispose d’un certain nombre de mesures et d’un calendrier pour atteindre des objectifs clairs en 2030 puis à l’horizon 2050 (...)
Nouvelle loi relative à la gestion de la crise sanitaire : Instauration du Pass vaccinal
The new law on health crisis management: Introduction of the Vaccine Pass
Les Débats – Janvier 2022
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: Use of Masks in the Cockpit
20 January 2022 - The use of face masks is currently recommended or compulsory in many countries, especially if social distancing is not possible. Many occupational health authorities, such as NIOSH1, require mask use if safe distances cannot be maintained while working in a small and closed environment.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines against COVID-19 are widely available in many parts of the world and aircrews are being vaccinated. This Safety Bulletin focuses on Background information on vaccines and addresses common questions pilots may have about vaccines and their use.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Guidance for Crews
At all times, crews should follow the advice of their health authorities, operators, or the health authorities of the destination country. The following is general advice about COVID-19 as understood at the date of publication.