Regulations and Government
Pilots’ Group Urges Caution on Performance-Based Regs
Urges gradual, step-by-step approach to any transition
A report issued last year by the European Aviation Safety Agency describes in detail the concept of performance-based regulation. (Photo: EASA)
A report issued last year by the European Aviation Safety Agency describes in detail the concept of performance-based regulation. (Photo: EASA)

The European Cockpit Association (ECA) raises concerns over potential pitfalls associated with so-called performance-based safety regulation and oversight in a new position paper released Wednesday. Although the ECA acknowledges benefits to the approach, it also warns of its potential to encourage de-facto self-regulation, leading to “disastrous” consequences such as those produced by failures in oversight of the financial, oil drilling and nuclear industries.