What Happened
Global Regulators Unite Amid Rapid Innovation in Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have committed to deeper collaboration on aviation safety, citing the need to keep pace with rapid technological change. The agencies outlined several areas of cooperation, including information sharing, safety management systems, and the integration of automated cockpit systems. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet emphasized the importance of international partnerships in ensuring the safe evolution of aviation systems. The commitment was made at the 2026 FAA and EASA International Safety Conference, as reported by AeroTime.