EU/International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) agreement: Memorandum of Cooperation

PURPOSE: to conclude a Memorandum of Cooperation between the EU and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Decision 2012/243/EU on the conclusion of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation, and laying down procedural arrangements related thereto.

CONTENT: the Council authorised the conclusion of a memorandum of cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), following the consent given by the European Parliament.

The memorandum, which was signed in spring 2011, provides a framework for enhanced cooperation in the areas of aviation safety and security, air traffic management, and environmental protection. Besides regular dialogue, consultation, exchange of information and expertise, and participation in audit and inspection programmes, the cooperation will include financing by the EU of specific actions and the posting of experts to the ICAO secretariat. Moreover, the memorandum will allow pooling and coordination of EU support.

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 08/03/2012.