Aviation safety : Eurocockpit refers Avies case to EASA

The European Cockpit Association, representing airline pilots in Europe, has referred to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) the case of the Estonian airline Avies, held up to criticism for its "blatant safety deficiencies". This small airline, which operates notably in Sweden, was already targeted by Swedish MEP Jens Nilsson (S&D) in the Committee on Transport (TRAN) around ten days ago. Nilsson has now brought the matter to the attention of the European Commission with a written question . According…