2010Forum to be held for the first time outside Europe with the participation of more than 50 countries
Saif Al Suwaidi: The selection of UAE stresses its position in the global aviation industry
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) chose the UAE to organize the EASA's second edition of its international cooperation forum, the first outside Europe, which will discuss the latest developments in safety standards applied by EASA and followed by several civil aviation authorities around the world.
The forum, hosted by General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in Dubai between 27-29 April, is expected to see the participation of more than 100 delegations representing 50 states and aviation organizations from various countries which apply the EASA standards in their national and regional jurisdictions.
The aim of the forum is to share experiences and knowledge among states and authorities adopting EASA standards and update the participants with regards to latest developments in European air safety legislations.
Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi, Director General, GCAA, indicated that the selection of UAE, as represented by GCAA, to be the first country outside Europe to host this international forum stresses the position of the UAE in air safety and underlines the trust which International Civil Aviation Organizations and Authorities, especially EASA, have in UAE.
"EASA laws are among the best, latest and most strict international standards. That is why they have been adopted and applied by many of the countries outside the European Union. This gives considerable significance to the forum which is to be hosted by the UAE due to the wide participation expected by all civil aviation authorities and organizations around the world." Al Suwaidi added.
Patrick Goudou, EASA Executive Director said: "More and more states and institutions around the world are adopting EASA standards in their national and regional frameworks for. The European aviation safety system is clearly becoming a model world-wide."
"The aim of the Forum is to share experience and knowledge among states and authorities adopting EASA standards and to update the participants on the latest developments in European aviation safety legislation. The first International Cooperation Forum was held in October 2008 in Cologne, Germany". He Added.
In its first day, the forum is expected to see presentations by EASA about the international cooperation forum activities conducted in 2009, work papers by speakers representing Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, and review of reports by EASA and EC to introduce their respective activities in the field of safety to the audience.
In the second day, a series of workshops will take place to discuss a number of topics relating to the legal aspects of the application of EASA legislations, rules for certifying operators' certificates from states outside the European Union, cooperation mechanisms and pilot training. The third, and last, day will be devoted to reviewing the reports and results of workshops, as well as a quick review of the forum discussions in order to determine the conclusions to be adopted and put for implementation.
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For more information, please contact
Hanan Moussa,
Communications Manager,
GCAA.
Tel: 04-2111596,
Fax: 04-2111563
Email: hmoussa@gcaa.ae
© Press Release 2010
