Brussels, 28/02/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 28 February, the Council authorised, without any debate, the signing of the framework agreement on EU/US research and development cooperation in the area of civil aviation. The main objective of this agreement is to ensure compatibility between the new air traffic control management systems in Europe (SESAR) and the US (NEXTGEN), and to set the framework for future cooperation for research and development in the sector. The agreement is...