EU-SOUTH ASIA Aviation Partnership Project

About the project

The EU–South Asia Aviation Partnership Project (EU–South Asia APP) is a regional cooperation initiative that aims to strengthen aviation safety, capacity, and regulatory alignment across seven South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Implemented by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the project fosters long-term engagement between South Asian civil aviation authorities and the European Union.

Through targeted technical cooperation and institutional dialogue, the project supports the development of safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable aviation systems in Europe and South Asia. Focus areas include airworthiness and maintenance, flight operations, personnel licensing, air traffic management, aerodrome oversight, and the integration of sustainability practices. The project also promotes regional collaboration by encouraging exchange among participating South Asian states, while facilitating access to European regulatory expertise and international best practices.

Key activities include technical workshops, inspector training, peer-to-peer exchanges, study visits, and joint safety promotion efforts. These efforts help build technical capacity, reinforce shared values of safety and environmental responsibility, and support the adoption of performance-based oversight in line with global aviation standards.

By bringing together diverse national aviation systems in partnership with the EU, the EU–South Asia APP contributes to a more connected, harmonized, and resilient aviation region—laying the foundation for long-term progress and cooperation.
 

Upcoming Events

• Find out more about this event 

   

  The EU–South Asia Aviation Partnership Project (EU–SA APP) is pleased to announce a Workshop on ICAO USOAP Audit Support, to be held in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.
  The two-day workshop will provide practical guidance, shared experiences, and peer exchanges to strengthen South Asian civil aviation authorities’ preparedness for ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP).

  Objectives

  • Enhance capabilities for effective implementation of ICAO’s critical elements.
  • Improve audit readiness and compliance monitoring.
  • Promote alignment with international best practices.
    
     

  Participation

  Open to Civil Aviation Authorities of South Asia
   

  Key details

  Venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh 
  Dates: 23–24 November 2025

  A detailed agenda and logistical note will be shared in advance. 
   

  We warmly thank the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh for hosting this important event!

   

What's new

The EU-Asia Aviation Partnership Project: South Asia has taken off  — funded by the European Union and building on the legacy of the EU–South Asia Aviation Partnership Project.

We began this new phase with a successful inception workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where aviation authorities and leaders from across South Asia and Europe came together to:

• Define regional priorities for aviation cooperation
• Strengthen safety and sustainability
• Build capacity through training and knowledge-sharing
• Advance regulatory harmonisation and technological innovation

The outcomes of this workshop will shape our workplan for the coming years, helping to build a safer, greener, and more connected aviation system. 

A heartfelt thank you to our partners — CAA Bangladesh, CAA Bhutan, CAA Sri Lanka, CAA Maldives, DGCA India, Pakistan CAA, and CAA Nepal — for their strong engagement. Your contributions are key to making this cooperation a success.