The European Aviation Safety Agency welcomed during a week a delegation from the american Federal Aviation Administation in the framework of an assessment of the Agency's activities. .
This FAA visit occured in the framework of good relations between the United States and Europe and more specifically at the aviation level, between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency.
The FAA delegation was composed of 8 representatives specialists in aircraft certification and flight standards. The delegation stayed for a week in the EASA premises.
The FAA assessment consisted of discussions and exchange of views on the establishment of the Agency, the changes implied by the creation of the Agency and the transfer of competences from national to european level. The assessment 's'inscrit également' at a more longer term in the context of a bilateral agreement between the Agency and the United States.
'An assessment made by an outside entity can be very constructive for a young Agency as we are.', said Patrick GOUDOU, Executive Director. 'Many questions were raised, by a team who had well prepared its visit. We were able to demonstrate that the transition from the national system to the european system happened smoothly, without any major disruption. This assessment greatly contributes to the recognition of our competences and credibility vis-á-vis our international counterparts'.
The Agency will welcome an ICAO delegation in its premises during the course of May 2005 in the framework of an ICAO assessment.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was set up by the EU in 2003 to promote the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. The Agency's main tasks include the certification of aircraft and equipment as well as the approval of design, production and maintenance organisations. EASA drafts common rules and procedures in the area of aviation safety and provides technical expertise to the EU and its partners. Based in Cologne, the Agency currently employs 100 staff, a figure set to rise to over 300 in the coming years.
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