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The principal focus of ECAC’s activities are ECAC States themselves, yet Directors General recognise the importance of external relations, and the need for the organisation to build on its core strengths, particularly its ability to engage with regional bodies and establish partnerships.
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Originally, safety was one of the cornerstones of ECAC activities. The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) were established by ECAC in 1990 in order to set uniform high safety standards within Europe and to unify the then multiple safety aviation certification procedures.
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Aviation security is a core activity of the European Civil Aviation Conference. ECAC's work in this area focuses on ensuring security measures are in place to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference.
Aviation security measures are described in ECAC Doc 30, Part II (Security), a policy statement adopted by all 44 ECAC Member States.
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Improving the passenger’s experience and facilitating legitimate trade are key objectives of ECAC’s activities in the field of facilitation. As the significance of facilitation and international aviation has developed since the COVID-19 pandemic, so has ECAC expanded its focus in this field.
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ECAC has established environment as one of its key priorities, conscious that the environmental impacts of the aviation sector must be mitigated if aviation is to continue to be successful as an important facilitator of sustainable development.
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ECAC activities in the economic field aim at promoting an economically efficient, sustainable and competitive European air transport sector.
Through the Economic Working Group established in 2016, ECAC supports the understanding on economic issues of common interest to the aviation community within ECAC.
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Legal activities support the work in other fields of civil aviation, such as safety, environment and security
Established in 1996, the Legal Task Force examines legal issues and develops proposals on various legal issues related to the role and various activities of ECAC.
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Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are creating a new industry with large economic potential. Over the past years, the civil UAS sector has experienced significant and exponential growth, with a strong impact on traditional aviation systems and on shaping innovation in aviation.
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More and more data are digital, and information technology evolves fast and continuously in all domains of activities of our societies. This has growing impacts on the aviation sector.
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In July 2021, the ECAC Network of Communication Specialists (NETCOM) was established with the objective to foster cooperation and enhance the effectiveness of ECAC Member States’ communication capabilities through the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practices in the field of communication for civil aviation.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in European Civil Aviation
The ECAC Charter on Diversity and Inclusion, adopted in May 2023 by the Directors General of Civil Aviation in 44 ECAC Member States, marks a significant step forward in fostering DEI across European civil aviation. The Charter affirms ECAC’s commitment to promoting diverse, equitable and inclusive work environments where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. Diversity is viewed as more than just a goal but as a key factor in boosting organisational performance, attracting and retaining talent, driving innovation, and creating resilient aviation ecosystems.
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