French Transport Minister Visits EASA

The French Minister in charge of transport, Dominique Bussereau, today visited the Agency’s headquarters in the context of the French EU Presidency. In talks with EASA Executive Director Patrick Goudou and the Agency’s senior management, Bussereau lent his support to the agency and its future development.

"It was very important for me to visit the European Aviation Safety Agency ahead of the Council of EU Transport Ministers that I will chair on 9 December, and during which we will examine the framework for the extension of the Agency’s competences," said Bussereau. "This extension will allow us to continue to improve and harmonise aviation safety in Europe."

"I am very pleased that Minister Bussereau has come to Cologne to see the Agency in operation and talk to its senior management," said Goudou. "This is a clear sign of support of the French EU Presidency and the French government."