Press release

EUROCONTROL and EUROCAE strengthen partnership in aviation standards

14 March 2025

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EUROCONTROL Director General Raul Medina and Anna von Groote (Director General of EUROCAE) signing the agreement

14 March 2025, Brussels – EUROCONTROL’s Director General, Raúl Medina, and EUROCAE’s Director General, Anna von Groote, have signed an updated Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) aimed at strengthening our organisations’ partnership in the areas of aviation regulation and standardisation.

This renewed agreement, which supersedes the previous MoC signed in 2021, marks a new phase in the collaboration between the two organisations and underscores their shared commitment to the continued evolution of European aviation.

The updated MoC provides a framework for expanded cooperation, particularly in the development of European aviation standards and the creation of standardisation roadmaps that support the broader goals of the aviation sector. Through this renewed partnership, both organisations aim to further enhance aviation’s safety, efficiency and interoperability in support of the European and international aviation community.

“Standards are the cornerstone of innovation in ATM,” von Groote said. “They provide the essential framework that enables the development, integration and widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies. These standards are vital in ensuring safety, fostering global interoperability, and promoting international harmonisation. EUROCAE is delighted to continue our partnership with EUROCONTROL in this key area, aiming to maximise synergies and collectively contribute to the sustainable advancement of the aviation industry.”

Anna von Groote Director General of EUROCAE

“This new Memorandum of Cooperation is a testament to our ongoing commitment to collaborate on standardisation matters that are fundamental to the aviation sector. Robust and timely standards are vital to ensuring that European aviation remains safe, efficient and sustainable – both now and in the future. As air traffic management continues to evolve, the need for standards will only grow, and this partnership will help ensure that we meet those needs with agility and foresight. By aligning our efforts and expertise, avoiding duplication and capitalising on synergies, together we are reinforcing our joint effort in supporting European aviation”.

Raúl Medina Director General of EUROCONTROL

Note to editors

EUROCONTROL is a pan-European, civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation. As Europe’s Network Manager, we play a central coordination role, using our technical expertise to support Member States and a wide range of stakeholders (air navigation service providers, civil and military airspace users, airports and aircraft/equipment manufacturers). We strive to make European aviation safe, efficient, scalable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable, partnering with the European Union to make the Single European Sky a reality.

EUROCAE is a non-profit organisation, created in 1963 as the “The European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment", with the objective to develop standards for European civil aviation. EUROCAE currently has 500 members, including industry, service providers, regulators, research institutes and international organisations. EUROCAE has become the European leader in the development of worldwide recognised industry standards for aviation. EUROCAE membership is open to organisations and industries worldwide.