31.07.2022 Lufthansa collective bargaining: Successful ballot sends send signal for a new momentum
Result shows strong support of VC members for the goals of the Collective Bargaining Commission
In the strike ballot that ended today, Lufthansa pilots voted clearly in favor of continuing along the current collective bargaining path. With a turnout of 93.2% (DLH) and 95.7% (Lufthansa Cargo), 97.6% (DLH) and 99.3% (Lufthansa Cargo) voted in favor of supporting the collective bargaining... Details
24.02.2022 VC assessment for civil air traffic in Ukrainian airspace
VC aviation safety experts generally advise flying around all airspaces whose status and safety are unresolved over a wide area.
Ukraine has closed its airspace to civil flights in accordance with international regulations. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) agrees with EASA's recommendation for air traffic regarding Ukraine. When flying in Russian airspace, a minimum distance of 100NM (approx. 185 KM) should be maintained at the... Details
21.02.2022 Vereinigung Cockpit mourns the death of Gail Halvorsen
In deep mourning, the German Airline Pilots' Association Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) says goodbye to one of the most famous Berlin Airlift pilots, Colonel Gail Halvorsen. He passed away at the age of 101.
VC President Stefan Herth says: "We bow our heads to Gail Halvorsen and say goodbye to a great pilot who was a close friend of our association. His life and his actions have been and will remain a lasting symbol of reconciliation and of international understanding. We will miss him." Gail... Details
