In the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas called for full engagement on the implementation of the Single European Sky, and for a positive cooperation between ECAC and the EU.

The Single European Sky is a pan-European sky, for which the civil aviation directors-general can act as ambassadors, playing a coordinating role for the different approaches across Europe’s Member States. European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas therefore called on the 44 Director-Generals representatives of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) for full engagement on the implementation of the Single European Sky. Commission services are analysing the FABs situation in view of launching infringement proceedings against Member States if they are not fully compliant with EU law.

Mr Kallas stressed that there is an opportunity for ECAC and the EU to work together on a common agenda, if both sides respect each other's specific roles and specificities. While policy formulation and adoption of rules is the EU's core business, ECAC is a complementary body and plays an important role in preparatory work and on providing guidance to its members.

According to the Commission, ECAC is uniquely placed to make a significant contribution – to assist, develop and enhance pan-European aviation. The Commission also stressed that an accelerated implementation of the Single European Sky is crucial for the competitiveness, growth and sustainability of Europe's entire air transport system.