Aviation authorities of Montenegro and North Macedonia expanded areas of joint activities by innovated Memorandum of Understanding, that opens space for more intensive exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices, which also contributes to more efficient resolving of challenges in civil aviation.

The Director of the Civil Aviation Agency of Montenegro, Ivan Šćekić, and the Director of the Civil Aviation Agency of North Macedonia, Dragi Stojanoski, signed the Memorandum of Understanding on 14 October 2026 in Podgorica.

New document encompasses aspect of scope of work wider than the one from 2010, in accordance with modern needs and development of the civil aviation.

Sharing knowledge, exchanging experience and best practices in numerous areas is provided for, including licencing and training of aviation personnel, flight operations, airports, airworthiness and registration of aircraft, as well as air navigation services and air traffic management.

Cooperation in inspection and oversight activities is improving. Included areas are safety management, search and rescue, aviation security, protection of passenger rights, economic oversight, insurance, unmanned aircraft systems, information security, monitoring of compliance and internal audits.

Memorandum, among other things, also provides for joint training programmes, professional training and the exchange of relevant documentation.

This includes the exchange of information and best practices regarding the implementation of the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), as well as experience in the implementation of national regulations and European Union legislation in areas of mutual interest.