Aviation

Flight Attendant Security Training Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2004

Flight Attendant Security Training Act - Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop detailed guidance for a scheduled passenger air carrier flight and cabin crew training program to prepare crew members for potential threat conditions. Sets forth certain guidance requirements, including training in the proper conduct of a cabin search and explosive recognition. Requires each air carrier to develop a flight and cabin crew training program in accordance with such guidance and submit it to the Administrator for approval. Requires each air carrier, within 180 days after the Administrator approves the air carrier's training program, to complete the training of all flight and cabin crews in accordance with such program.

Aviation Biometric Technology Utilization Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2004

Aviation Biometric Technology Utilization Act - Amends Federal transportation law to change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue guidance for the use of biometrics or other technology that positively verifies the identity of each airport employee and law enforcement officer who enters a secure area of an airport. Prescribes minimum requirements for such guidance. Directs the Under Secretary to establish: (1) a law enforcement officer travel credential that incorporates biometrics and is uniform across all Federal, State, and local government law enforcement agencies; (2) a process by which the travel credential will be used to verify the identity of a Federal, State, or local government law enforcement officer seeking to carry a weapon on board an aircraft, without unnecessarily disclosing to the public that the individual is a law enforcement officer; and (3) related procedures. Requires the Under Secretary to begin issuance of the travel credential to each Federal, State, and local government law enforcement officer authorized to carry a weapon on board an aircraft.

Sicherheit in der Zivilluftfahrt - Sicherheit auf Zivilflughäfen und Flugfeldern

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Sicherheit in der Zivilluftfahrt - Sicherheit auf Zivilflughäfen und Flugfeldern

"Atmosfair"

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "Atmosfair" <i>(Initiative zum klimaneutralen Fliegen)</i>

Missstände beim Vollzug des Gefahrgutbeförderungsgesetzes

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Missstände beim Vollzug des Gefahrgutbeförderungsgesetzes

Sicherheit in der Zivilluftfahrt - Sicherheit auf Zivilflughäfen und Flugfeldern

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Sicherheit in der Zivilluftfahrt - Sicherheit auf Zivilflughäfen und Flugfeldern

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2004

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring: (1) the installation of secondary cockpit barriers preventing access to the flight deck of commercial aircraft; and (2) that such secondary barriers remain locked while the aircraft is in flight and the cockpit door separating the flight deck and the passenger area is open.

260 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if there is a shortfall in the funding of the Irish airlines pension; if there is also a shortage in the contributions in the Aer Rianta pension; the body which will fund the shortfall; the way in which staff in the Shannon and Cork authorities and retired staff in both Cork and Shannon will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20706/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

260 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if there is a shortfall in the funding of the Irish airlines pension; if there is also a shortage in the contributions in the Aer Rianta pension; the body which will fund the shortfall; the way in which staff in the Shannon and Cork authorities and retired staff in both Cork and Shannon will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20706/04]

177 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Finance the consideration which has been given to including aviation fuel for the purposes of excise duties. [20674/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

177 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Finance the consideration which has been given to including aviation fuel for the purposes of excise duties. [20674/04]

174 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Finance his position on ending the exemption from excise duties for aviation fuel in order that the environmental cost of flying food across the world is included in the price. [20676/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

174 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Finance his position on ending the exemption from excise duties for aviation fuel in order that the environmental cost of flying food across the world is included in the price. [20676/04]

159 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence if a request has been made by the developer of Weston Aerodrome in Lucan, to allow it to install new navigational equipment, following the refusal by the Irish Aviation Authority to do so, in view of the fact that more airspace would be required, which would have to be negotiated from Baldonnel. [20044/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

159 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Defence if a request has been made by the developer of Weston Aerodrome in Lucan, to allow it to install new navigational equipment, following the refusal by the Irish Aviation Authority to do so, in view of the fact that more airspace would be required, which would have to be negotiated from Baldonnel. [20044/04]

Ungereimtheiten und verfassungsrechtliche Bedenken bei der Übertragung weiterer hoheitlicher Aufgaben an die Austro Control Österreichische Gesellschaft für Zivilluftfahrt mit beschränkter Haftung (eingetragen zu FN 71000m beim Handelsgericht Wien)

Austria · National Council · 23 June 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Ungereimtheiten und verfassungsrechtliche Bedenken bei der Übertragung weiterer hoheitlicher Aufgaben an die Austro Control Österreichische Gesellschaft für Zivilluftfahrt mit beschränkter Haftung (eingetragen zu FN 71000m beim Handelsgericht Wien)

Fluglärm durch den Flugplatz Wels

Austria · National Council · 16 June 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Fluglärm durch den Flugplatz Wels

447 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the procedures and practices of the Irish Aviation Authority in relation to the performance of its duties vis-à-vis the monitoring of aerodromes (details supplied). [17342/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

447 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the procedures and practices of the Irish Aviation Authority in relation to the performance of its duties vis-à-vis the monitoring of aerodromes (details supplied). [17342/04]

449 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to its recently issued licence, he will in investigate the basis on which the Irish Aviation Authority agreed to double the capacity of an aerodrome (details supplied). [17344/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

449 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to its recently issued licence, he will in investigate the basis on which the Irish Aviation Authority agreed to double the capacity of an aerodrome (details supplied). [17344/04]

448 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the reason the Irish Aviation Authority changed its decision and supported a planning application submitted for an aerodrome (details supplied) when it clearly has concerns regarding the safe operation of the facility and enforcement action is being taken against the developer for breach of a previous planning permission. [17343/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

448 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the reason the Irish Aviation Authority changed its decision and supported a planning application submitted for an aerodrome (details supplied) when it clearly has concerns regarding the safe operation of the facility and enforcement action is being taken against the developer for breach of a previous planning permission. [17343/04]

446 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if an aerodrome (details supplied) complies with all regulations governing the safe operation of an aerodrome as required by law and as laid down in Eurocontrol’s safety regulation and safety management-principles; if not, the action he is taking to ensure that such regulations are complied with; and if this can in principle include instructing the aviation authority to revoke this aerodrome’s licence. [17341/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

446 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if an aerodrome (details supplied) complies with all regulations governing the safe operation of an aerodrome as required by law and as laid down in Eurocontrol’s safety regulation and safety management-principles; if not, the action he is taking to ensure that such regulations are complied with; and if this can in principle include instructing the aviation authority to revoke this aerodrome’s licence. [17341/04]

141 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence , further to his reply to Question No. 212 of 18 February 2004 and the reference therein to a review of policy based on a consultant’s report prepared in 1999, if appendix C of the said report consists of a copy extract relating to Federal Aviation Administration practice and table 2-4 thereof confirms that the largest runway protection zone relating to major international airports in the USA is a mere 750 metres long; if so, the reason it is necessary to have a similar red safety area that is all of 1,370 metres long at either end of both the comparatively minor runways at Casement Aerodrome, particularly so in the case of runway 05 which is classified as non-instrument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17368/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

141 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence , further to his reply to Question No. 212 of 18 February 2004 and the reference therein to a review of policy based on a consultant’s report prepared in 1999, if appendix C of the said report consists of a copy extract relating to Federal Aviation Administration practice and table 2-4 thereof confirms that the largest runway protection zone relating to major international airports in the USA is a mere 750 metres long; if so, the reason it is necessary to have a similar red safety area that is all of 1,370 metres long at either end of both the comparatively minor runways at Casement Aerodrome, particularly so in the case of runway 05 which is classified as non-instrument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17368/04]

Luftfahrtgesetz, Austro Control Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 14 June 2004

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Luftfahrtgesetz, das Bundesgesetz über die Austro Control Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung und das Bundesgesetz über den zwischenstaatlichen Luftverkehr 1997 geändert werden

201 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the enactment of AIC 11/04 will effectively close the border to visiting UK and Northern Ireland pilots and will jeopardise the viability of several aviation enterprises in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16734/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2004

201 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the enactment of AIC 11/04 will effectively close the border to visiting UK and Northern Ireland pilots and will jeopardise the viability of several aviation enterprises in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16734/04]

200 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority, regulation AIC 11/04, regarding microlight pilot licences forces pilots to leave the jurisdiction or undergo great expense to meet IAA’s requirements; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these regulations are unduly restrictive in comparison with the norm in virtually every other EU country; if he will have this situation reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16733/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2004

200 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority, regulation AIC 11/04, regarding microlight pilot licences forces pilots to leave the jurisdiction or undergo great expense to meet IAA’s requirements; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these regulations are unduly restrictive in comparison with the norm in virtually every other EU country; if he will have this situation reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16733/04]

199 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding submissions made by the National Microlight Association of Ireland prior to the enactment of AIC 11/4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16732/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2004

199 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding submissions made by the National Microlight Association of Ireland prior to the enactment of AIC 11/4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16732/04]

75 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the study undertaken on aviation transfer by the Air Corps to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, he will discuss with the Department of Defence the way in which a report (details supplied) impacts on the Air Corps air ambulance service; his views on the way in which the HEMS report recommendations for dedicated inter-hospital HEMS may be implemented. [13475/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2004

75 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the study undertaken on aviation transfer by the Air Corps to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, he will discuss with the Department of Defence the way in which a report (details supplied) impacts on the Air Corps air ambulance service; his views on the way in which the HEMS report recommendations for dedicated inter-hospital HEMS may be implemented. [13475/04]

334 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his negotiating position with the US authorities regarding changes in the bilateral air agreement with the USA, including the Shannon stopover; the timeframe envisaged for the implementation of any changes agreed; if changes will be introduced incrementally or on a once-off basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15498/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2004

334 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his negotiating position with the US authorities regarding changes in the bilateral air agreement with the USA, including the Shannon stopover; the timeframe envisaged for the implementation of any changes agreed; if changes will be introduced incrementally or on a once-off basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15498/04]

Making appropriations for homeland security programs within the Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 2004

Makes appropriations for homeland security programs within the Departments of Energy (DOE), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Homeland Security (DHS) for FY 2005, including to: (1) DOE for atomic energy defense and defense nuclear nonproliferation activities; (2) HHS for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, the Strategic National Stockpile, and for activities to ensure a year-round influenza vaccine production capacity and the development and implementation of rapidly expandable influenza vaccine production technologies; and (3) DHS for border and transportation security and customs and border protection, Federal air marshals, air and marine interdiction operations and procurement, the Transportation Security Administration (for civil aviation security and maritime and land transportation security), the Office for Domestic Preparedness (including for State and local government grants for terrorism prevention activities and for firefighter assistance grants), countering potential biological, disease, and chemical threats to civilian populations, and emergency management performance grants.

Abkommen über die Erfassung von Flugpassagierdaten

Austria · Federal Council · 19 May 2004

Anfrage der Bundesräte Albrecht Konecny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend Abkommen zwischen der EU und den Vereinigten Staaten über die Erfassung von Flugpassagierdaten auf transnationalen Flügen und deren Übermittlung an amerikanische Sicherheitsbehörden oder ein Schlag in das Gesicht des Europäischen Parlaments durch die EU-Außenminister

Captain Samuel P. De Bow, Jr., NOAA for appointment to the grade of Rear Admiral (O-8), while serving in a position of importance and responsibility as Director, NOAA Corps and Director, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the provisions of Title 33, United States Code, Section 3028(d)(1).

United States · United States Senate · 18 May 2004

Captian Richard R. Behn, NOAA for appointment to the grade of Rear Admiral (O-7), while serving in a position of importance and responsibility as Director, Marine and Aviation Operations Centers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the provisions of Title 33, United States Code, Section 3028(d)(1).

United States · United States Senate · 18 May 2004

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if the Aviation Authority will investigate the reason a helicopter is being permitted to take off and land in County Mayo (details supplied) without planning permission for a helipad, which has been deemed necessary by An Bord Pleanála; and the regulations that must be adhered to in situations such as this. [13425/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if the Aviation Authority will investigate the reason a helicopter is being permitted to take off and land in County Mayo (details supplied) without planning permission for a helipad, which has been deemed necessary by An Bord Pleanála; and the regulations that must be adhered to in situations such as this. [13425/04]

To provide for the proper development of Federal lands in Clark County, Nevada, to best promote public welfare and economic development consistent with surrounding airport usage.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2004

Authorizes Clark County, Nevada, to sell, lease, or otherwise convey certain Clark County Department of Aviation property (the airport overlay district) and allow the nonconforming use of transient lodging on it.

To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to the assurance required of owners and operators of airports with respect to long-term leases for construction of hangars.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2004

Amends Federal aviation law with respect to the written assurances required for approval of an airport development project grant application. Revises the requirement that an airport owner or operator, who has come to an agreement with a person who owns an aircraft that a hangar is to be constructed at the airport for the aircraft at the aircraft owner's expense, will grant to the aircraft owner a long-term lease for the hangar. Adds a requirement that such a lease be for a term of not less than 75 years (currently, there is no minimum).

Aviation Security Advancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2004

Aviation Security Advancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop for all U.S. commercial airports standards for determining aviation security staffing standards necessary to provide necessary levels of aviation security, and to ensure that the average aviation security-related delay experienced by airline passengers does not exceed ten minutes. Authorizes appropriations for improving aviation security related to the transportation of cargo on both passenger aircraft and all-cargo aircraft. Establishes a grant program to develop, test, purchase, and deploy next-generation air cargo security technology. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) research in, development, and deployment of such technology; and (2) projects and activities for which airport security improvement project letters of intent have been issued. Requires the Secretary to develop a plan to enhance air cargo security at airports for commercial passenger and cargo aircraft (including supply chain security). Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to issue an order: (1) requiring all-cargo aircraft operators to maintain a barrier (including use of a hardened cockpit door) between the aircraft flight deck and the aircraft cargo compartment sufficient to prevent unauthorized access; and (2) prohibiting the possession of a flight deck door key to any flight crew member not assigned to the flight deck. Directs the TSA Administrator, in addition, to require the physical screening of each air passenger and their baggage on all-cargo aircraft, as well as a physical search of the aircraft each day and securing, sealing, or removal of access to aircraft unattended overnight. Directs the Secretary to establish a schedule for replacing trace-detection equipment used for in-line baggage screening with explosive detection system equipment at airports. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) next generation explosive detection systems; (2) installation of portal detection systems at airports to detect biological, radiological, and explosive materials; (3) the deployment of Federal Air Marshals; (4) research and development of biometrics technology applications to aviation security; (5) establishment of competitive centers of excellence at the national laboratories; and (6) airport perimeter security technology. Requires the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the air marshal program; (2) certain TSA-related baggage claim issues; and (3) implementation of Government Accounting Office homeland security information sharing recommendations.

Safe Passengers and Lading in Aviation for the National Enhancement of Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2004

Safe Passengers and Lading in Aviation for the National Enhancement of Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) study and report to Congress on the workforce size needed to conduct adequate passenger and baggage screening operations at airports; and (2) certify to Congress that security will be preserved at an airport that has been authorized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to opt out of federalized screening of passengers and property at the airport and contract with a qualified private screening company. Directs the Secretary, in entering into agreements with airports to install electronic detection equipment or to alter airport structures to facilitate explosive detection equipment, to give priority to those airports that have not met specified Federal requirements to screen all checked baggage with explosive detection system (EDS). Amends Federal transportation law to eliminate a bag-match program (ensuring that no checked baggage is placed aboard an aircraft unless the passenger who checked the baggage is aboard the aircraft) as an acceptable alternative to screening of checked baggage by an EDS. Directs the Secretary, as part of the DHS budget request for FY 2006, to report to Congress on: (1) the status and technical maturity of aviation security technologies; (2) the planned schedule for their deployment; (3) the expected costs for development, testing, evaluation, procurement, and installation, and projected annual costs for operation and maintenance; (4) potential deployment problems in an airport setting; and (5) the advisability of deploying such technologies to airports in a manner that maximizes the number of technologies that Federal and airport security personnel can effectively operate. Requires the Secretary, acting through the head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, to: (1) issue updated technical specifications governing the use of EDS for baggage screening; (2) determine compliance with such specifications of currently deployed baggage screening equipment; (3) use such specifications for future certification of new technologies for use in baggage screening; and (4) issue technical specifications governing the use of technology for screening air cargo if the Secretary determines that explosive detection technologies for passenger and baggage screening do not meet the needs for screening air cargo in accordance with the following system. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to establish and begin to implement a system to screen or inspect all cargo that is to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation. Directs the Secretary to: (1) complete a database containing the names and other relevant information of all known shipping companies; and (2) make it available as appropriate to TSA personnel, freight forwarders, airport authorities, air carriers, and other relevant entities. Directs the Secretary to establish training standards that all Federal law enforcement officers must meet in order to serve as Federal air marshals. Requires the head of the Federal Air Marshal Service, in determining on which flights to place one or more Federal air marshals, to: (1) have access to information on whether Federal law enforcement officials meeting such training standards are scheduled to travel on commercial flights; and (2) not substitute Federal law enforcement officials that have not met such training standards for Federal air marshal personnel. Directs the Secretary to collaborate with foreign governments to coordinate air marshal activities, including air marshal scheduling on international flights, weapons training, use and protocols for nonlethal weapons, threat recognition, communications, and other appropriate issues. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to: (1) require that overflying aircraft meet or exceed the level of flight deck security for passenger and cargo as required in specified Federal regulations; and (2) govern daily preflight searches of aircraft for foreign materials that might be used in a terrorist attack. Directs the Secretary to require, to the greatest extent technically feasible, air carriers to provide flight attendants with a discreet and wireless method of communicating with pilots that meets such standards as the Secretary may establish by regulation. Requires such a system to be accessible by any Federal air marshal on a flight of an air carrier, appropriate Government security officials, and air carrier personnel. Requires the head of TSA to report to Congress on TSA implementation of specified requirements of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act regarding: (1) improved airport perimeter access security; (2) short-term assessment and deployment of emerging security technologies and procedures; and (3) employment investigations and restrictions. Requires all personnel accessing airport sterile areas (any parts of an airport regularly accessible to passengers after having cleared a passenger security screening checkpoint) from unrestricted areas to undergo security screening. Requires TSA to ensure that all personnel accessing airport secure areas have successfully undergone a TSA-conducted background check consisting of all measures required of TSA passenger screener personnel. Requires the Secretary, acting through the head of TSA and the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security, to report to Congress on defending against the threat of attacks on commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) (shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile systems that can be carried and transported by a person).

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12711/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12711/04]

45 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has had recent discussions with Aer Rianta or Aer Lingus with reference to the future of air transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12537/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2004

45 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has had recent discussions with Aer Rianta or Aer Lingus with reference to the future of air transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12537/04]

Regulation (EC) No 849/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 establishing common rules in the field of civil aviation security (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 29 April 2004

Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2004

Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004 - Provides for implementation of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, as modified by the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment, signed at Rome on May 9, 2003, or Cape Town Treaty (an electronic registry system for internationally established and recognized financing and leasing rights). Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system for recording conveyances that affect an interest in U.S. civil aircraft. Reduces from 750 to 550 the rated take-off horsepower (or equivalent) of any specifically identified aircraft engine with respect to which leases and security instruments are to be recorded in such system. Requires the recording of notices of prospective assignments and prospective international interests in, and prospective sales of, aircraft or aircraft engines under the Cape Town Treaty, as well as related releases, cancellations, discharges, and satisfactions. Designates the FAA Civil Aviation Registry as the United States Entry Point to the International Registry (established by the Cape Town Treaty) with respect to: (1) U.S. aircraft; (2) aircraft engines; and (3) any aircraft for which a U.S. identification number has been assigned, but only with regard to a notice recorded with respect to prospective assignments and prospective international interests in, and prospective sales of, aircraft or aircraft engines under the Cape Town Treaty. Makes any registration with the International Registry relating to such an aircraft valid only if the person seeking the registration first files documents meeting the recordation requirements, and the U.S. Entry Point authorizes the registration. Directs the Administrator to issue regulations which specify, at a minimum, the requirements for: (1) the registration of aircraft previously registered in a country in which the Cape Town Treaty is in effect; (2) the cancellation of registration of a U.S. civil aircraft based on a request made in accordance with the Cape Town Treaty; and (3) the filing of documents eligible for recording within a specified time period in order to maintain the validity of such prospective interests.

Gesetz zur Durchführung des Übereinkommens vom 28. Mai 1999 zur Vereinheitlichung bestimmter Vorschriften über die Beförderung im internationalen Luftverkehr und zur Durchführung der Versicherungspflicht zur Deckung der Haftung für Güterschäden nach der Verordnung EG Nr. 785/2004

Germany · Federal statute portal · 6 April 2004

Abkürzung: MontÜG · Status: InForce · eli/bund/bgbl-1/2004/s1027

Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 2004

Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004 - Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the program for deputizing eligible pilots as Federal law enforcement officers (Federal flight deck officers) to defend against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Shifts responsibility for the program from the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Revises eligibility requirements for pilots to be a Federal flight deck officer, adding mental standards and firearms training. Makes a special exception from ordinary requirements for certain active or reserve members of the armed forces or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. Revises certain Federal flight deck officer training requirements and adds requalification training requirements. Revises requirements for the carrying of firearms by Federal flight deck officers outside of the United States, including designation as Federal air marshals, and the authority to use force to defend an aircraft against terrorism by a Federal flight deck officer. Extends to entities and individuals the prohibition (currently limited to air carriers) against prohibiting a pilot employed by an air carrier from becoming or threatening retaliatory action against such a pilot for becoming a Federal flight deck officer. Specifies further prohibited disciplinary actions. Authorizes a Federal flight deck officer or pilot who is adversely affected by a failure by the Secretary to comply with any requirements under this Act to file a petition for judicial review with the appropriate U.S. district court. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit the disclosure of information related to a pilot's participation in the Federal flight deck officer program; (2) provide certain adjudication procedures for pilots who have been determined ineligible to be a Federal flight deck officer or has had other adverse action taken against them; (3) provide certain authorities with respect to Federal flight deck officers, including issuance of credentials, use of force to prevent terrorism or defend life, exposure to security inspections, and access to sensitive security information; (4) require certain reports to Congress on the Federal flight deck officer program; and (5) require the Secretary to promote and publicize the Federal flight deck officer program.

Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 2004

Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004 - Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the program for deputizing eligible pilots as Federal law enforcement officers (Federal flight deck officers) to defend against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Shifts responsibility for the program from the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Revises eligibility requirements for pilots to be a Federal flight deck officer, adding mental standards and firearms training. Makes a special exception from ordinary requirements for certain active or reserve members of the armed forces or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. Revises certain Federal flight deck officer training requirements and adds requalification training requirements. Revises requirements for the carrying of firearms by Federal flight deck officers outside of the United States, including designation as Federal air marshals, and the authority to use force to defend an aircraft against terrorism by a Federal flight deck officer. Extends to entities and individuals the prohibition (currently limited to air carriers) against prohibiting a pilot employed by an air carrier from becoming or threatening retaliatory action against such a pilot for becoming a Federal flight deck officer. Specifies further prohibited disciplinary actions. Authorizes a Federal flight deck officer or pilot who is adversely affected by a failure by the Secretary to comply with any requirements under this Act to file a petition for judicial review with the appropriate U.S. district court. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit the disclosure of information related to a pilot's participation in the Federal flight deck officer program; (2) provide certain adjudication procedures for pilots who have been determined ineligible to be a Federal flight deck officer or has had other adverse action taken against them; (3) provide certain authorities with respect to Federal flight deck officers, including issuance of credentials, use of force to prevent terrorism or defend life, exposure to security inspections, and access to sensitive security information; (4) require certain reports to Congress on the Federal flight deck officer program; and (5) require the Secretary to promote and publicize the Federal flight deck officer program.

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2004

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 - Urges the President to pursue further strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts (including bilateral and multilateral treaties) in the appropriate forum to: (1) limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) worldwide; and (2) assure the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit stocks of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a process for conducting airworthiness and safety certification of missile defense systems used to defend commercial aircraft against MANPADS. Urges the President to pursue strong programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to specified congressional committees describing the Department of Homeland Security's plans to secure airports and the aircraft arriving and departing from airports against MANPADS attacks.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an Aviation Maintenance Technician Day should be established in recognition of Charles Edward Taylor's invaluable contributions to aviation.

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2004

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Aviation Maintenance Technician Day should be established to honor the life and memory of Charles Edward Taylor, the aircraft maintenance technician who built and maintained the engine that was used to power the Wright brothers' first flying machine.

geplante Ausgliederung von Verwaltungsagenden des Bundesministeriums für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie an die Austro-Control

Austria · National Council · 25 March 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Kurt Eder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend die geplante Ausgliederung von Verwaltungsagenden des Bundesministeriums für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie an die Austro-Control

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer delivered on 25 March 2004.#Cimber Air A/S v Skatteministeriet.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Vestre Landsret - Denmark.#Sixth VAT Directive - Article 15(6), (7) and (9) - Exemption of exports outside the Community - Meaning of "aircraft used by airlines operating chiefly on international routes' - Exemption for fuelling and provisioning of domestic flights.#Case C-382/02.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 25 March 2004

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an Aviation Maintenance Technician Day should be established and expressing appreciation for Charles Edward Taylor's invaluable contributions to aviation.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 2004

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) an Aviation Maintenance Technician Day should be established to honor the life and memory of Charles Edward Taylor, the aircraft maintenance technician who built and maintained the engine that was used to power the Wright brothers' first flying machine; and (2) the House of Representatives honors the life of Charles Edward Taylor and expresses its appreciation for his invaluable contributions to aviation.

Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2004

Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal various provisions allowing for reductions in the excise tax on certain alcohol fuel mixtures. Allows taxpayers to apply the income tax credit for alcohol products used as fuel against their excise tax liability. Repeals provisions limiting the amount of certain alcohol fuel tax receipts that shall be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund. Provides that the amount of such receipts that shall be appropriated to the Fund shall include amounts equivalent to the excise tax credits allowed for alcohol fuel mixtures. Exempts certain mobile machinery from the excise tax on heavy trucks sold at retail, the use tax on highway vehicles, and the tax on tires. Makes changes to certain administrative provisions of the excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene (taxable fuels), including revisions concerning: (1) the tax on aviation-grade kerosene; (2) registration of vendors of taxable fuels; (3) penalties for failure to register or report information on taxable fuels; (4) the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to inspect books and records of fuel vendors; (5) mechanical dyeing of diesel fuel and kerosene; and (6) claims for refunds and credits of fuel excise taxes. Revises tax rules relating to ultimate vendors of taxable fuels for purposes of claiming tax refunds. Revises the excise tax on tires.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to credit the Highway Trust Fund with the full amount of fuel taxes, to combat fuel tax evasion, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2004

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal various provisions allowing for reductions in the excise tax on certain alcohol fuel mixtures. Allows taxpayers to apply the income tax credit for alcohol products used as fuel against their excise tax liability. Repeals provisions limiting the amount of alcohol fuel tax receipts that shall be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund. Provides that the amount of such receipts that shall be appropriated to the Fund shall include amounts equivalent to the excise tax credits allowed for alcohol fuel mixtures. Exempts certain mobile machinery from the excise tax on heavy trucks sold at retail, the use tax on highway vehicles, and the tax on tires. Makes changes to certain administrative provisions of the excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene (taxable fuels), including revisions concerning: (1) the tax on aviation-grade kerosene; (2) registration of vendors of taxable fuels; (3) penalties for failure to register or report information on taxable fuels; (4) the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to inspect books and records of fuel vendors; (5) mechanical dyeing of diesel fuel and kerosene; and (6) claims for refunds and credits of fuel excise taxes. Revises tax rules relating to ultimate vendors of taxable fuels for purposes of claiming tax refunds. Revises the excise tax on tires. Treats bonds issued for certain transportation facilities as tax-exempt facility bonds. Limits the depreciation period for computer software that is leased to a tax-exempt entity. Disallows certain tax losses resulting from leases of property to tax-exempt entities. Requires an appraisal for non-inventory motor vehicles, boats, and aircraft that are claimed as a charitable deduction. Revises rules for documenting noncash charitable contributions in excess of $500. Sets forth rules for the charitable contribution deduction of patents and other intellectual property. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to contract with collection agencies to collect unpaid Federal taxes. Allows a civil action against collection agencies, but not against the United States, for unauthorized collection activities. Allows sport franchises an amortization deduction for certain intangibles, including goodwill. Allows a 15- and 20-year recovery period respectively for the depreciation of gas utility property and electric utility transmission and distribution plant grading costs. Increases from 15 to 100 percent the amount of the continuing levy on payments to Federal vendors for unpaid taxes.

Erstellung einer gemeinsamen Datenbank für die "Allgemeine Luftfahrt" zur Erfassung von Sportfliegern und Privatjets (G-SIG: 15042037)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 March 2004

projet de loi modifiant la loi n° 2003-322 du 9 avril 2003 relative aux entreprises de transport aérien et notamment à la société Air France

France · Senate · 3 March 2004

University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation Reinvestment Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2004

University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation Reinvestment Act - Allows the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation to sell, lease or convey certain land without being subject to conditions if the proceeds are used to carry out the purposes for which the Foundation was established. Specifies such land as land conveyed to the Foundation by the Clark County Department of Aviation to develop a technology research center.