Montreal: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has entered into two significant cooperation agreements with the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). These agreements were signed during the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) General Assembly in Montreal, marking a strategic partnership in the field of civil aviation safety.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in civil aviation safety, along with a Working Agreement that establishes practical mechanisms for implementing this cooperation. The MoU was signed by Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, and Tiago Chagas Faierstein, President of ANAC. This agreement sets a strategic framework for bilateral cooperation, focusing on the exchange of information, personnel visits, training, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen civil aviation safety standards and support the adoption of global best practices.
The Working Agreement, complementing the MoU, outlines practical implementation measures to enable coordination in areas such as approvals and facilitate mutual recognition of compliance findings and certificates. It also aims to improve operational efficiency to ensure the highest levels of safety. The Working Agreement was signed by Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni, Assistant Director-General of Aviation Safety Affairs at the GCAA, and Roberto Jos© Silveira Honorato, Head of Airworthiness Department at Brazil’s ANAC.
These agreements underscore the commitment of both UAE and Brazil to advancing bilateral civil aviation cooperation. They aim to strengthen shared interests and enhance the international standing of both nations within the global aviation sector.
