Amsterdam, 6 March 2026 – Director General of the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority (AACR), Nicolae STOICA, participated in the Seventh High-Level Training Workshop for ECAC Civil Aviation Authorities (HLT/7) held in Amsterdam, where a training cooperation agreement was signed with the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO).
The initiative marks the beginning of a structured collaboration aimed at strengthening aviation regulatory expertise and supporting the professional development of Romania’s aviation personnel.
The agreement builds on the productive first meeting and state visit held in August 2025 in Bucharest, which laid the foundations for closer collaboration. Through this framework, the Authority in Romania will gain structured access to JAA TO’s portfolio of specialised aviation regulatory training programmes in areas such as Safety Oversight, Airworthiness, Aerodromes, Aviation Security, and Safety Management Systems.
The two-year agreement – signed by Nicolae Stoica, Director General of the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority and Paula V. de Almeida, Chief Executive Officer of JAA TO on the occasion of JAA TO’s annual High-Level Training (HLT/7) Workshop for ECAC Member States – reflects Romania’s commitment to investing and upskilling its aviation workforce on the backdrop of strengthening regulatory expertise and alignment with European and international aviation standards.
“The cooperation with JAA TO represents an important opportunity for the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority to further develop the competencies of our specialists and strengthen our oversight capabilities. Access to internationally recognised training programmes and expertise will support our efforts to maintain high safety standards and ensure alignment with evolving international aviation requirements.” – Nicolae Stoica, Director General, Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority
“This new agreement with the CAA marks an important step in expanding our cooperation with Romania. Supporting States and Aviation Authorities in strengthening regulatory expertise and institutional capacity remains central to JAA TO’s mission. We look forward to working closely with CAA Romania and contributing to the continued development of its aviation oversight capabilities.” – Paula V. de Almeida, JAA TO CEO
