Article 1 
The signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation (Memorandum of Cooperation) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Memorandum of Cooperation. The text of the Memorandum of Cooperation is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Memorandum of Cooperation on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
The Memorandum of Cooperation shall be applied on a provisional basis as from the date of signature thereof pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion ( 1 ) .
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.