EUROPEAN CIVIL AVIATION CONFERENCE - CONFÉRENCE EUROPÉENNE DE L'AVIATION CIVILE

Experts examine safety issues and accident investigations in Europe

Videoconference, 19-20 October 2022 — ECAC’s Air Accident and Incident Investigation Group of Experts (ACC) gathered to share information on recent significant aviation safety issues. The National Bureau of Air Accidents and Incidents Investigation (NBAAI) of Ukraine briefed participants on the status of their aviation sector, and delegates from other safety investigation authorities (AIB Denmark, BEA France, ANSV Italy and UEİM Türkiye) provided updates on their recent investigations.

Industry stakeholders also provided insightful information on the current challenges for civil aviation, including those arising from climate change, emerging technologies, and the need for sustainable aviation, addressing their implications for aviation safety. Participants discussed the draft programme of the next ACC workshop, to be organised in Bratislava on 25 April 2023 and which will focus on harmonising the treatment of serious incidents.