On 7 June 2016 the Council adopted mandates that allow the Commission to
start negotiations on comprehensive EU-level air transport agreements with four
key partners: the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Qatar, the
United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
The
agreement with ASEAN is set to become the first EU bloc-to-bloc aviation
agreement. The UAE, Qatar and Turkey are among the most dynamic and fastest
growing aviation markets. All agreements are directed at allowing market
development and growth based on common rules and transparency.
Melanie
Schultz van Haegen, the Netherlands Minister for Infrastructure and the
Environment and chair of the Council meeting, said: "Europe is showing
leadership in its external aviation policy with a balanced approach consisting
of market opening based on fair and transparent market conditions."
The goal
of comprehensive EU-level aviation agreements is to create new business
opportunities, improve market access and ensure fair competition under
transparent market conditions. They also aim to increase Europe's international
connectivity and ensure a high quality of service for passengers. Airlines,
airports and passengers will benefit from enhanced regulatory cooperation and
convergence in areas such as aviation safety, aviation security and economic
regulation.
The
Commission will carry out the negotiations on behalf of the EU and its member
states.
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