European Regions Airline Association News
European Regions Airline Association (ERA) elects Embraer’s César Pereira to its Board
European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes a new manufacturer representative to the ERA Board. César Pereira, Vice President, Sales and Marketing – EMEA, Embraer, was recently elected by his fellow members and will hold a seat on the Board for the next three years.
EASA unveils new guidance as airlines look to relaunch
Recognising that airports, airlines and aircraft are different, the guidance takes a pragmatic approach in implementation – highlighting and giving guidance on the ways in which individual locations and situations can best be re-engineered to meet the new health safety standards.
Regional airlines see growth following recession
The European Regions Airline Association has reported an average 2.5 per cent scheduled passenger growth for its members in 2010. In addition, the body – which represents some 70 intra-European airlines - the highest passenger load factor on record of 66.2 per cent was also recorded, indicating cautious recovery and a managed response to a second tough year.
European Agency and the Belgian EU Presidency show how safe maintenance can save lives
With statistics showing that between 10 and 15 per cent of all fatal workplace accidents in Europe are linked to maintenance operations, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has joined forces with the Belgian EU Presidency to host a conference in Brussels today which shows how safe maintenance can increase occupational health and safety standards.
US Passenger Rights Law puts Europes to shame
The USA Department of Transport has published proposals to increase protection for its air passengers. These proposed rules do not include any of the disproportionate and unbalanced standards that have been imposed on Europe’s airlines since 2005.
Air traffic improving after worst year on record
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA), which represents 65 intra-European airlines, has recorded a decrease in passenger demand of 4.2% for 2009.