July 1 – Saying, “Safety should not stop at the border,” Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell signed a safety agreement between the two largest trans-Atlantic aviation markets on June 30, 2008.
The agreement builds on years of regulatory cooperation on aviation safety between FAA and its European counterpart, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The accord involves the exchange of information on safety findings, including aircraft design and manufacturing, continued airworthiness, and repair station oversight.
Both parties believe that the agreement will promote safety and harmonization by providing for regulatory cooperation, particularly in rulemaking and safety data exchange. It is also expected to lead to the expanded acceptance of European aviation products.
Implementation of the agreement will be overseen by a bilateral board, which will also provide a forum for discussion and consultation on safety issues. The agreement will enter into force upon a subsequent exchange of diplomatic notes after each party to the agreement has completed any ratification procedures and final arrangements regarding EASA fees and charges are settled.
Fonte: http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=56582
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