ECA Position

European pilots are committed to the goals of the European Green Deal and take the climate change challenge very seriously. The ECA is of the firm opinion that aviation must be part of the ‘green’ solution and set the basis now for being part of a safe and sustainable future transport system in Europe.

The topic of environment in aviation is addressed within the ECA's dedicated Environment WG.

Clouds in the night sky

Enhancing Aviation: Weather Information for Flight Safety

From the very first powered flights of the Wright brothers to today’s highly automated and interconnected aircraft, weather has remained one of the most decisive factors influencing flight safety and operational efficiency. 

Mar 23, 2026
ECA Position Paper Weather 2026
Contrails: European pilots’ perspectives/views and recommendations on contrails

Contrails: European pilots’ views and recommendations

European pilots are committed to the goals of the European Green Deal and take the climate change challenge very seriously. On behalf of the European pilots’ community, in June 2022 ECA released a comprehensive position paper on environment ‘Securing a sustainable future for aviation: The

Oct 19, 2023
Contrails: European pilots’ perspectives/views and recommendations on contrails, Position Paper 2023
Fuel management - EASA's new Fuel Management rules

Fuel management - EASA's new Fuel Management rules

On 30 October 2022 new EASA fuel rules will come into effect (Regulation (EU) 2021/1296 and ED Decision 2022/005/R.). This publication provides you with an overview of the main changes and the consequences for the flight crew. The leaflet also includes a number of points of concerns. 
 
 

Oct 18, 2022
Fuel management - EASA's new Fuel Management rules, ECA 2022
Securing a sustainable future for aviation: The pilots' perspective

Securing a sustainable future for aviation: The pilots' perspective

European infrastructure, providing essential connectivity and promoting socio-economic cohesion and timely supply of goods and services. This infrastructure is a public good, part of the wider economy’s backbone, and will continue to play an important role with regards to safely air

Jun 15, 2022
Securing a sustainable future for aviation, Position Paper 2022
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