Originally Posted by
Edgington
It could be as simple as you say, but the problem is the EU is very good at protecting it's internal market. Having mutual recognition of of a third country, that while currently aligned may diverge from EASA rules, over whom they have no control, who doesn't pay in to their budget and who won't accept rulings of the ECJ. Don't think they believe they have a choice.
Do you know if there are any examples of similar arrangements between two NAAs from different countries?