European Parliament approves dangerous air traffic management reform TRAN Committee position in support of controversial Single European Sky 2+ and Performance Review Body reforms of the air traffic management sector favours liberalisation, ignoring workers’ concerns, and showing little consideration for the social and human consequences the major reform will have. Statement 23 Jun 2021
Council agrees its position on air traffic management reform, echoing ATM workers’ concerns The ETF welcomes the Council position on the reform of the Single European Sky. The 27 EU Member States today unanimously endorsed the modified text of the ATM reform prepared by the Portuguese Presidency. Press Release 3 Jun 2021
ETF condemns attacks on air traffic controllers in Albania Air traffic controllers in Tirana declared a temporary inability to work due to stress earlier this week, and the state reacted with force. The ETF stands in solidarity with the protesting workers and condemns the aggressive backlash of the state. Statement 8 Apr 2021
Commission’s SES2+ proposal: behind the greenwashing, a further push for cost reduction and liberalisation The ETF calls on MEPs to reject the European Commission’s greenwashing narrative surrounding the proposed Single European Sky reform. The proposal simplifies and oversells the potential positive effects for the environment while deliberately ignoring the reform’s adverse social impacts. Press Release 7 Apr 2021
ETF & ATCEUC statement on fundamental review of Eurocontrol agency’s activities by Deloitte resource 5 Mar 2021
International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2020 A message by Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation, on the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller News 20 Oct 2020
Single European Sky SES II+ proposal: another missed opportunity to improve ATM functioning ETF responds to the new SES proposal. Initial analysis shows that the proposal ignores countless issues that air traffic management has been facing, and instead focuses on reducing costs of ATM services and aims to bring more competition into the sector. Press Release 23 Sep 2020
Aviation unions meet to discuss impacts of COVID-19 and the way forward ETF’s civil aviation Section met last week in a series of online meetings. They discussed priorities, impacts of COVID-19, as well as plans for the future. Event 25 Jun 2020
Save your sky! – For a safe and resilient air traffic control system To inform the EU citizens of the current situation of Air Traffic Services and potential consequences for the safety in the skies, Unions and Professional Associations representing ATM/ANS (Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services) staff (ATCEUC, ETF, IFAIMA, IFATCA, IFATSEA) have decided to launch a petition. Press Release 23 Jun 2020