PSOs Position on Incentives
As part of the consultation on the performance scheme for RP3 that the Commission is currently undertaking, a study and workshop on ‘incentives’ was held recently. ETF, together with the…
ETF position paper on RP3
Discussions around the third reference period for the performance scheme are ongoing. It is more than time for the decision makers to update the EU regulations in order to make…
Reality check: what’s behind flight delays ?
Efficiency, capacity and growth in European aviation from Prospect Union What is the true economic impact of air traffic control (ATC) strikes in Europe? Following the allegations expressed by airlines…
ETF views on remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS)
Today, unmanned aircraft are being used among other things for aerial filming and photographing, safety inspections of pipelines or buildings or by farmers. Tests are being performed for delivery of…
ETF co-signs the joint stakeholder statement on drones
ETF CO-SIGNS THE JOINT STAKEHOLDER STATEMENT ON DRONES The ETF has joined other stakeholders from manned aviation in the call for a robust harmonized EU-wide regulatory safety framework for drones.…
Bratislava Conference Joint Statement
IMPROVING TOGETHER THE FUTURE OF ATM On 8 - 9 September 2016, the ATM social partners met in Bratislava for the final conference of their joint social dialogue project.…
ETF Brochure on Remote Towers
The Remote Tower technology is advancing rapidly. It is important that regulators, Air Navigation Service Providers and staff engage on the subject to ensure that where remote towers are deployed,…
ETF views on ATCO licensing Opinion publication
ETF welcomes the publication by EASA of the opinion on air traffic control officers (ATCO) licensing. It is the result of a long process to review the requirements first introduced…
ETF Position paper on FISOs
In many European Member States, Flight Information Centres (FIC) are operated by dedicated Flight Information Service Officers (FISO). At the same time FISOs are also employed (as AFISOs) at Aerodrome…
ETF, CANSO and ATCEUC comments to SES 2+ proposal
Statement of ATCEUC, CANSO and ETF on the Commission proposal on the SES 2+ package The European Social Partners – ESP – (CANSO, ATCEUC and ETF) support the aspiration of…