AAI partners with Sweden to explore smart aviation solutions

New Delhi, Aug 26 (KNN) Airports Authority of India (AAI) and LFV Air Navigation Services of Sweden (LUFTFARTSVERKET) signed a MoU on Friday at former’s headquarter to bring together two air navigation service providers and explore smart aviation solutions.

This pact will pave the way for bi-lateral exchange of aviation expertise and technology between the two countries.

It will allow the Indian companies to accelerate growth while leveraging Swedish innovation and expertise, said the official statement.

The agreement was signed by M. Suresh, Member (Air Navigation Services), AAI and Magnus Corell, Deputy Director General, LFV Sweden.

Under the MoU, both the countries will focus on exchange of aviation knowledge and technical transfer program.

It will also promote close and friendly relations between the two agencies and expand technical cooperation in airports.

On this occasion, Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman, AAI congratulated the GoI and Govt of Sweden for taking this initiative of a collaborative effort towards strengthening India’s efforts for the development of an efficient, safe, secure and sustainable aviation sector.

He expressed confidence that the mutual exchange in civil aviation between AAI and LFV Sweden will go a long way in building and operationalization of next generation of smart and sustainable aviation technology.

Klas Molin, Ambassador of Sweden to India talked about the long-standing collaboration between India and Sweden.

“We are looking forward to this addition to the already expansive India-Sweden collaboration, which already include sustainability, health, innovation, energy, and will now extend to civil aviation. I’m looking forward to seeing how the MoU can foster more opportunities for Sweden and India to explore climate-smart solutions within the aviation sector,” said Molin.

A Joint Working Group will be organized to prioritize interest areas and drive collaboration between the two countries.  (KNN Bureau)