A notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council of the European Union schedules a meeting of the Working Party on Aviation for 13 July 2026. The meeting will examine a Commission proposal for a Council Decision concluding an EU-Kazakhstan agreement on certain aspects of air services, alongside a Presidency compromise text and draft Council statement.
The agenda also includes an information point from the Commission on the outcomes and implications of the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7), which addressed global aviation standards, sustainability, and digitalization. In addition, the Commission is set to provide an update on preparations for the upcoming Aviation Strategy, which is expected to shape future EU policies on competitiveness, environmental goals, and innovation in the aviation sector.
The EU-Kazakhstan air services agreement, if adopted, would enhance regulatory alignment and market access for air transport between the EU and Kazakhstan, benefiting airlines and passengers. The Working Party's examination of the proposal marks a procedural step toward a Council decision. No prior coverage of this file exists in the available record.