Single European Sky

The ETF aim is to promote a balanced and coherent approach to be sure that the decisions taken in the definition of the performance scheme and in the adoption of the targets will not put a risk in the system or go against the interests of all the ATM workers.

Read more: ETF position on the Revision of the SES 2 Performance Scheme for the RP2

According to SES Regulations [...] the NSAa shall ensure consultation of the stakeholders, including professional staff representative bodies, on the performance plan and targets.

The ETF has collected evidence that the SES Regulations have been violated at least by the following EU member states when setting up the national performance: ....

Read more: Letter to EC on Infringement of SES Regulation about Consultation

ETF is disappointed about the pressure and attempts coming from European institutions to minimize and reduce the right of strike and its impact. This can only lead to new social tensions.
Find here the letter sent by ETF and the reply from EC.

Read more: ETF writes to EC about right of strike. Answer from EC

As the first organisation representing ATM staff in Europe, the ETF considers possible mobility of ATCOs in Europe as a very important topic for the possible social consequences. With the set-up of FABs and the intention expressed by some European institutions, ATCO mobility can become a reality in the near future.

Read more: ETF Position Paper on ATCO Mobility

ETF believes that the UK Government should retain its stake in NATS, in order to have a seat in the relevant forums that decide the future for ANSP within the SES framework. Quality ATM services are key to meeting citizen’s fundamental rights within the EU’s objectives of safety, cohesion, sustainable industry, full employment and competitiveness. ATM is a crucial part of the necessary State duty on safety.

Read more: ETF letter on further privatization of NATS

ETF & ATCEUC are not satisfied with the proposed methodology for the evaluation of the safety KPI.
For Just Culture, the assessment cannot properly be conducted by using a yes/no questionnaire. Other means for assessment must be used to derive a clear picture of Just Culture policy and implementation.

Read more: ETF-ATCEUC position on Safety KPI

The European Economic and Social Committee has organised a public hearing on 31 May 2011 in Brussels, with all major stakeholders in the aviation sector.
ETF was the only staff organization invited for a contribution.

Read more: EESC hearing on SES II: ETF contribution

The High-Level Conference on the implementation of the Single European Sky took place at Budapest on 3 and 4 March 2011.
ETF-ATM Committee President, Riccardo Rubini, speaker at the conference, presented the importance of Human dimension in the Gate‐to‐gate perspective of the future ATM , highlighting the importance of:
- FAB
- Performance Scheme
- SESAR
- 5^th Pillar: Human Factor

Read more: High-Level Conference on the implementation of the SES, Budapest Charter

European Performance Targets has been endorsed and publish by European Union today.
ETF expresses big dissatisfaction and does not accept the targets adopted.

Read more: EU Performance Target

Common charging scheme for air navigation services as approved on 16.12.2010.

Read more: Charging Scheme