Yesterday, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey delivered the keynote address at the third annual NBAA/European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, and emphasized the need for international cooperation to promote a global aviation system that's safe, efficient, and will help the industry grow. "Aerospace trade between the United States and the European Community exceeds $40 billion," she said. "There's a lot at stake." Blakey also spoke in favor of the European Commission's Single European Sky initiative, which has gained momentum across Europe. "We are encouraged by the potential for a more harmonized and seamless operating environment in Europe," she said. With Europe in transition, leaving behind the old Joint Aviation Authority for the new European Aviation Safety Agency, Blakey asked that the Europeans confer with the U.S. and the International Civil Aviation Authority from the start, to prevent conflict down the road. She also encouraged the Europeans to address aviation's impact on the environment, with regulations addressing noise standards and emissions.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/complete/newswire-complete-issue-33