In order to develop its activities and operations, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said yesterday it has signed a strategic co-operation and partnership agreement with American Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), specialising in flight safety systems research and development.
The accord was signed with the objective of setting up a strategic partnership that will enable GCAA to benefit from FSF's experience in applying the highest flight safety standards, GCAA said in a statement.
"In light of the overall vision adopted by GCAA to become a world leader, and in the context of our comprehensive development plan, we entered into this strategic partnership with one of the best experts in flight safety," Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, said in a statement.
He added: "It will give us access to best practices and expertise, which will positively reflect on GCAA's preparations to meet the potential growth with respect to flight safety."
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