Belgian Cockpit Association (BeCA)

26/08/2026

✈️ How big is the cancer risk for pilots?

https://beca.be/flying-and-cancer-risk-what-new-research-tells-us-about-a-pilots-working-environment/

19/08/2026

⏰ Reminder: Have you completed the ECA Fatigue Survey yet?

It only takes a few minutes, and every response counts.

Thank you for sharing your experience — and please feel free to share the survey with your colleagues!
Link in comments below

05/08/2026

✈️ Summer 2026 European Pilot Fatigue Survey

Have 3–5 minutes to spare?

Help us build a better understanding of pilot fatigue during the busy summer season. By completing this anonymous survey, you'll help us understand fatigue levels across European aviation and how fatigue is currently managed by airlines.

Your responses will help identify operational bottlenecks and provide evidence to EASA and national authorities to improve fatigue management across Europe.

✅ Anonymous
⏱️ Only 3–5 minutes

Every response makes a difference. Thank you for taking part!
Link in comments ⤵

29/07/2026

🤔Is it totally crazy that Brussels South Charleroi Airport is closing in 2028? BeCA-pilot Rudy Pont explains some technical reasons in this press article:

De luchthaven van Charleroi gaat in augustus 2028 gedurende minstens 11 weken volledig dicht. Reden? De broodnodige renovatie van de enige start- en landingsbaan. “Er is geen andere optie”, zegt luchthavenuitbater Sowaer.

26/07/2026

🎬A nice recap on our pension problem by Moustique

20/07/2026

Where do we stand with CABIN AIR QUALITY😮‍💨? BeCA went to the CAQ-conference in Lisbon…here’s an update on the latest developments! (Link in comments)

16/07/2026

👨‍✈️The BeCA-team behind the scenes, assisting at different political and administrative levels where our expertise is requested.

02/07/2026

“Summer season” aka CTOT’s, heavy rosters,…season is here! Download ECA’s ‘defensive flying checklist’ to refresh yourself with i.e. do’s and don’t for Cpt discretion

30/06/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode of Cockpit Talks by BeCA is out!

Meet Vinciane Cabaret, the new President of the Belgian Cockpit Association (BeCA).

Who is she? What inspired her to take on this role? And what is her vision for the future of BeCA and the profession?

In this episode, Vinciane shares her journey into aviation, her motivation to serve the pilot community, and the challenges and opportunities she sees ahead.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify or watch on YouTube: link in comments

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

25/06/2026

The preliminary NTSB report for UA196 B767 is now available.

This is a reminder that first officers have a voice for a reason. A strong safety culture starts when every crew member is heard.

This report provides the first factual overview of the events under investigation; the final report is still to come.