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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reaffirm their partnership by signing a Declaration of Intent to strengthen and expand their relationship to ensure safe and secure civil aviation activities. Leaders from the FAA and EASA discussed the renewed commitment at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 80th Anniversary of Chicago Convention.
The FAA and EASA have a decades-long history of collaborating together to improve international aviation safety standards. Over time, their partnership has simplified certification processes, coordinated laws, and built a solid foundation for solving aviation’s most pressing issues together.
“Aviation safety and modernization is a joint effort that requires collaboration with our international partners,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “Emerging technologies are transforming the global aviation system and require constant collaboration to reevaluate and adapt our strategic direction as new challenges and opportunities present themselves. Efforts like this Declaration of Intent help bring it all together.”
“Building on the EU-US Agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety, this Declaration of Intent will generate a new momentum in our EASA-FAA relationship and allow for better alignment on the priorities voiced by the global aeronautical industry,” said Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA.
The new agreement emphasizes several critical areas, including the exchange of information and best practices in safety data and risk management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, innovation, research, and sustainability, as well as the pursuit of regulatory uniformity wherever possible. Both organizations will work together to provide technical help to sites around the world.
Earlier, at the 2024 International Aviation Safety Conference, the FAA and EASA vowed more coordination to address rapid technology developments in aviation, with an emphasis on safety, sustainability, and emerging challenges. The annual FAA-EASA meeting, hosted alternately by the FAA and EASA, brings together 400 aviation professionals to discuss global concerns. The next conference will be held in Cologne from June 10 to 12, 2025, and will serve as a vital venue for influencing the future of aviation safety.
The announcement at the ICAO’s 80th anniversary celebration offered an ideal setting for this renewed partnership. The renowned event commemorated the Chicago Convention’s 80th anniversary and emphasized the need for worldwide collaboration in shaping a better future for global aviation.
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