Due to extremely busy summer operations, pilots are faced with a number of safety-relevant issues and disruptions. This checklist has been compiled by the European Cockpit Association to keep crew focused on what’s important: safety.
 

The Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) define the common rules and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in European air navigation. They are therefore applicable to all European operators and their pilots. Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/403,

As pilots, flight operators, and aviation professionals, we know the responsibility that comes with our roles. Every day, thousands of lives depend on our focus, our decisions, and our commitment to the highest standards of safety. It’s not just a job – it’s a trust. 

For those of us flying in business aviation, it has become clear that rest and flight time limitations and the growing pressure of increasingly demanding rosters, are becoming more and more problematic. Pilots routinely face long duty days, extended rotations, minimal rest, and numerous

BUCHAREST | BRUSSELS When Wizz Air dismissed a thousand pilots and cabin crew members in 2020, citing the need to root out “bad apples” –pilots who were “often sick” or “caused grief” – the airline likely did not anticipate the repercussions. What began as an internal decision soon became

Women in aviation still deal with gender imbalances when it comes to recruitment, development opportunities and wage gaps. While the majority of cabin crew and customer-facing jobs at airports are female employees, they are significantly underrepresented as pilots and in ATM, maintenance

For decades, airline CEOs have championed deregulation, arguing fewer rules mean lower fares and more competition. But less regulation also brings risks: safety concerns, job insecurity, and a shift in power toward corporate interests. Ryanair embodies this push: Michael O’Leary rails

The below timeline outlines the key stages of EASA's regulatory process on eMCO, current research developments, and the potential introduction of single-pilot cruise operations. Due to the complexity and evolving nature of the initiative, the timeline may be subject to further

How is European aviation evolving, and what does it mean for the industry’s future? 

Are you passionate about aviation safety and eager to make a difference in European policymaking? Join ECA, the voice of European airline pilots, and help shape the future of aviation safety in Europe!

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in this devastating midair collision near Washington DC. Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and communities mourning their loved ones. The pain of such an event is immeasurable, and we share in the sorrow of all those affected.