The UK & Israeli Civil Aviation Authorities will work closer under new agreement

Aviation regulators in the United Kingdom and Israel have announced a working arrangement to facilitate collaboration and international trade. Signed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Interim Joint CEO Rob Bishton and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) Director of Airworthiness Benny Davidor on Thursday, the agreement will see both bodies develop a closer working relationship to reduce administrative burden and strengthen regulatory oversight. Alongside its industry development, the CAA has noted the potential to bolster trade between the UK and Israel through expanded market opportunities for aerospace and aviation companies. “Working together with our colleagues at the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel is an important part in building our relationships as a worldwide regulator. The signing today is the first step in helping to reduce the duplication of activity and to establish the principles enabling the validation or acceptance of certificates,” said Bishton. “The signing of this aviation working arrangement demonstrates the commitment of both the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel to the continued growth and development of the aviation industry, while maintaining the highest level of safety, as well as the importance of international cooperation in reducing the regulatory burden on both industries,” added Davidor. The complete processes for its latest agreement are set to be outlined within the Implementation Procedures, to be signed by the CAA and CAAI at a later date.<br/>