The EU and Russia are moving forward on a comprehensive package of trade partnership measures. Regulatory authorities as well as airlines are aiming to develop EU-Russia aviation relations in-line with international norms. If they get it right this has the potential to yield huge economic benefits. Working together, the two aviation communities can generate improved market opportunities, ensure compliance with each other’s laws, promote convergence of aviation laws, and establish joint mechanisms for co-operation on security, safety and environmental standards.

This conference aims to highlight obstacles in the way of EU-Russian airline business development, and to generate recommendations to help officials and market players to enhance co-operation.

The organisers of the 1st EU-Russia Airlines Dialogue are inviting CEOs of the leading airlines, government officials, professional association experts, financiers and investors, market analysts and specialist media from the EU and Russia for an open and informal dialogue.

Key topics:

• Growth trends in EU-Russia business, commerce and trade

• Outlook for EU-Russia air travel development – threats and opportunities

• EU-Russian regulatory framework: how it affects airlines and airports

• Building a competitive aviation business environment

• Flight safety and security: addressing common challenges

• Environmental issues: helping Russia play its role in the EU reality

• SAFA inspections: unlocking mutual understanding

• Fleet upgrades: airlines’ strategic views of the way ahead

Early registration bonus: free stay at Renaissance Brussels Hotel on May 27-28, 2008. Offer is available on a limited number of rooms only.