2015-03-25 12:00
In yesterday´s plane crash of a Germanwings flight in the French Alps, 150 passengers and staff members have tragically lost their lives. In a press release, CESI´s member organisation, the ATCEUC, has expressed its deepest condolences.
ATCEUC, the Coordination of the European Air Traffic Controllers’ Unions, has been deeply touched by the tragedy of the Germanwings flight 9525 from Barcelona to Düsseldorf.
The air traffic controllers expressed their condolences to the families of the victims, passengers and cabin crew alike, and everyone affected.
ATCEUC highlighted that safety is and must be at all times the main goal of air traffic. The ATCEUC Committee Meeting, starting tomorrow in Rome, will reflect on this tragedy, as a tribute to everyone affected.
ATCEUC represents 28 Unions and more than 14,000 Air Traffic Controllers across Europe.