The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed a declaration of intent to continue to “foster and enrich” its partnership to support safe and secure civil aviation activities.
Under the declaration, both safety agencies agreed to share knowledge and best practices on safety data and risk management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, innovation, research, and sustainability, as well as seek regulatory alignment where possible. They will also work together to provide technical assistance to regions globally.
“Aviation safety and modernisation 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 re-evaluate and adapt our strategic direction as new challenges and opportunities present themselves.”
EASA executive director Florian Guillermet added: “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.”
