FAA and EASA reaffirmed their joint commitment to aviation safety cooperation on 18 June 2026 during the “new era of aviation.” The pledge, announced at the 2026 International Safety Conference in Chantilly, Virginia, prioritizes enhanced working-level collaboration, streamlined information exchange on safety oversight, and reduced duplication through risk-based certification acceptance. Both agencies will deepen proactive coordination on operational frameworks for emerging technologies and expand rulemaking cooperation earlier in development cycles. The conference, held annually and hosted alternately, will move to Cologne, Germany, 22–24 June 2027. This reaffirmation signals sustained transatlantic alignment as aviation technology evolves, reinforcing mutual reliance to accelerate innovation while maintaining rigorous safety standards for operators worldwide.