Bill Clinton: “Federation for Promotion of Aviation Safety September 2, 1998 The Government of the United States of America and the…”

“Federation for Promotion of Aviation Safety September 2, 1998 The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties, Desiring to promote civil aviation safety and environmental quality, Noting common concerns for the safe operation of civil aircraft, Recognizing the emerging trend toward multinational design, production, and interchange of civil aeronautical products, Desiring to enhance cooperation and increase efficiency in matters relating to civil aviation safety, Considering the possible reduction of the economic burden imposed on the aviation industry and operators by redundant technical inspections, evaluations, and testing, Recognizing the mutual benefit of improved procedures for the reciprocal acceptance of airworthiness approvals, environmental testing, and development of reciprocal recognition procedures for approval and monitoring of flight simulators, aircraft maintenance facilities, maintenance personnel, airmen, and flight operations, Have agreed as follows: Article I A. To facilitate acceptance by each Contracting Party of the other Contracting Party's (a) airworthiness approvals and environmental testing and approval of civil aeronautical products, and (b) qualification evaluations of flight simulators. B.…”