Europe and U.S. Sign Aviation Agreement to Improve Safety and Cut Costs

The European Community and the United States today signed an agreement which will result in better harmonized aviation safety systems on both sides of the Atlantic and less cumbersome technical and administrative procedures for the recognition of certificates. This will further improve safety levels and reduce costs for both European and U.S. manufacturers. These savings should in turn be reflected in cheaper fares for passengers (European Union, Delegation of the European COmmission to the United States' website, June 30, 2008). ).Read full article