On 11 September 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, CIS Secretary-General Sergey Lebedev and Chairman of the Interstate Aviation Committee Oleg Storchevoy signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the CIS Executive Committee and the Interstate Aviation Committee.
The Memorandum provides for cooperation in the development of civil aviation, including:
- improving the regulatory framework and air traffic management system;
- enhancing flight safety;
- developing the regional transport services market;
- introducing innovative and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence;
- ensuring cybersecurity;
- reducing the negative impact of aviation on the environment.
The memorandum will enable the parties to exchange information, documents and experience in the field of flight safety management systems, hold consultations and joint events, as well as participate in meetings held by the CIS Executive Committee and the Interstate Aviation Committee to discuss topical issues of civil aviation development.