The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA)* is closely monitoring the developments related to this morning’s tragic accident of a Swiftair Flight QY-5960, a B737-400 freighter (registration EC-MFE) operating on behalf of DHL, that impacted the ground on final

With aircraft manufacturers and airlines pushing for flights with only one pilot at the controls, the European Cockpit Association (ECA) is spreading
awareness with a new advertisement series in the Brussels-Zaventem Airport, Belgium. The ads will be displayed in airport bathrooms between

We are writing regarding the discussions on pilot fatigue that took place during the Transport Council of Ministers meeting on December 4, 2023. We would like to react to some of your statements as we believe they contain several inaccuracies, which could misinform the ministers, the

European pilots and cabin crew feel strongly that flight safety is no longer the primary concern of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and of some industry stakeholders. In a compelling new documentary, aviation professionals express their fears and profound disappointment with the

Microsleeps in the cockpit, insufficient rest opportunities to prevent cumulative fatigue, extending flight duties beyond the legal maximum: a newly released report paints a poor picture of fatigue risk management in European aviation. The report, ‘A fatigue survey of European Pilots’ by

Troubling indications of potential labor law violations were revealed in an investigation on wet-leased aircraft, carried out by the European Cockpit Association (ECA). Since the beginning of the summer, ECA thoroughly examined the activities of more than 100 wet-leased aircraft in Europe,

Leaders of the world’s largest pilot organizations today announced a global coalition to prevent airlines and manufacturers from pushing ahead with plans to remove pilots from the flight deck, a profit-driven scheme that poses a significant safety risk. Pilot representatives from the

The summer chaos in Europe’s aviation is putting not only passengers under considerable strain but also the tens of thousands of aviation workers which are still available after two years of pandemic. Despite high levels of stress, growing fatigue and exhaustion, pilots are doing their

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times. Aviation, as a strategic European infrastructure, will continue to play a vital role with regards to ensuring safe mobility across the continent but it must significantly reduce its environmental footprint. Sustainable Aviation