Aviation

AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: NOISE

United States · United States House of Representatives · 24 October 2007

Robert A. Sturgell, of Maryland, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years, vice Marion C. Blakey, term expired.

United States · United States Senate · 23 October 2007

300 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made by his Department to obtain statistics in respect of carbon emissions from aviation in respect of aircraft flying to and from Ireland; the information regarding aviation emissions currently available to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

300 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made by his Department to obtain statistics in respect of carbon emissions from aviation in respect of aircraft flying to and from Ireland; the information regarding aviation emissions currently available to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/07]

280 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure of airlines to refund taxes paid on flights which have been cancelled by consumers; what happens to this revenue; and if there is a process in place to address same. [24869/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

280 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure of airlines to refund taxes paid on flights which have been cancelled by consumers; what happens to this revenue; and if there is a process in place to address same. [24869/07]

To increase the safety for crew and passengers on an aircraft providing emergency medical services.

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2007

Requires a pilot of an aircraft providing emergency medical services to comply with federal crewmember flight time and duty period and rest requirements whenever there is a medical crew on board, without regard to whether there are patients on board. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to initiate a rulemaking to: (1) require pilots of aircraft providing emergency medical service to use a standardized checklist of risk evaluation factors to determine whether a mission should be accepted; (2) establish performance based flight dispatch procedures for such pilots; and (3) require, after a certain feasibility study is done, flight data and cockpit voice recorders on board such aircraft.

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

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 2007

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue an order to require: (1) the installation of secondary barriers to prevent access to the flight deck of a commercial aircraft; (2) with respect to an aircraft that is equipped with a cockpit door, 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; and (3) with respect to an aircraft that is not equipped with a cockpit door, such secondary barriers remain locked as determined by the pilot.

214 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason non-EU passengers travelling between the UK and Ireland are required to obtain a re-entry visa every time they enter the State even where they are legally resident in the UK or in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the impact that this is having on demand for flights from the airlines travelling to Belfast rather than to the Republic of Ireland as those with resident permits can then re-enter the State from Britain without the need for a re-entry visa or indeed even a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24514/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

214 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason non-EU passengers travelling between the UK and Ireland are required to obtain a re-entry visa every time they enter the State even where they are legally resident in the UK or in Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the impact that this is having on demand for flights from the airlines travelling to Belfast rather than to the Republic of Ireland as those with resident permits can then re-enter the State from Britain without the need for a re-entry visa or indeed even a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24514/07]

107 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Transport the action the Government has taken to attract airlines to Shannon Airport in response to future pull outs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

107 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Transport the action the Government has taken to attract airlines to Shannon Airport in response to future pull outs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/07]

81 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the role the Government is playing in attracting new airlines to establish routes into this country in the context of open skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24346/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

81 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the role the Government is playing in attracting new airlines to establish routes into this country in the context of open skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24346/07]

64 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish a Green Paper on aviation policy and on the Government’s strategy for the future of aviation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24260/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

64 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish a Green Paper on aviation policy and on the Government’s strategy for the future of aviation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24260/07]

41 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24348/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

41 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24348/07]

27 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the reviews the Government is planning for its aviation policy in response to the precedent set by the Aer Lingus pull out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24392/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

27 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the reviews the Government is planning for its aviation policy in response to the precedent set by the Aer Lingus pull out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24392/07]

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency

European Union · European Commission · 18 October 2007

NEXTGEN: THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST CONTRACT

United States · United States House of Representatives · 17 October 2007

AVIATION SECURITY: ARE WE TRULY PROTECTED? PART I AND A FRONTLINE PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEED FOR ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT, PART II

United States · United States House of Representatives · 16 October 2007

Common Position (EC) No 16/2007 of 15 October 2007 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC Text with EEA relevance

European Union · Council of the European Union · 15 October 2007

Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Community and Morocco

European Union · European Parliament · 11 October 2007

Amendment of the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the EC and Morocco, to take account of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU

European Union · European Parliament · 11 October 2007

THE TRANSITION FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO CONTRACTOR- OPERATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATIONS: LESSONS LEARNED

United States · United States House of Representatives · 10 October 2007

200 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the tax paid on air trips is not refunded in the event of cancellation; if he will state what happens to this revenue; and if he has approved the non-refund policy operated by airlines. [22520/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

200 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the tax paid on air trips is not refunded in the event of cancellation; if he will state what happens to this revenue; and if he has approved the non-refund policy operated by airlines. [22520/07]

Colorado Wilderness Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Colorado Wilderness Act of 2007 - Designates specified lands in Colorado, administered by the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Forest Service, as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Authorizes the Colorado Army National Guard, through the High Altitude ARNG Aviation Training Site, to conduct aerial navigation training maneuver exercises over and upon the lands designated as potential wilderness by this Act. Provides for the obtaining, exercise, and protection of U.S. water rights for the wilderness and potential wilderness areas. Designates specified lands (proposed as Deep Creek Wilderness and Pisgah Mountain Wilderness) as potential wilderness areas. Requires such lands to be designated as wilderness upon publication of a notice that all nonconforming uses of those lands have ceased.

190 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the progress made in attracting alternative airlines to fly the Shannon to Heathrow route or to fly Shannon to other European hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22056/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

190 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the progress made in attracting alternative airlines to fly the Shannon to Heathrow route or to fly Shannon to other European hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22056/07]

189 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on whether an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22055/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

189 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on whether an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22055/07]

188 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on whether the State shareholding in Aer Lingus can prevent a takeover by airlines other than one seen as the main competitor by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

188 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on whether the State shareholding in Aer Lingus can prevent a takeover by airlines other than one seen as the main competitor by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/07]

Stand der Verhandlungen der Bundesregierung mit den "Emirates Airlines" über zusätzliche Anflüge

Germany · German Bundestag · 28 September 2007

Einführung einer Klima- und Solidaritätsabgabe auf Flugtickets

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Lunacek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einführung einer Klima- und Solidaritätsabgabe auf Flugtickets

Einsetzung einer Einsatzgruppe gegen Produktpiraterie am Flughafen Wien

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einsetzung einer Einsatzgruppe gegen Produktpiraterie am Flughafen Wien

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1330/2007 of 24 September 2007 laying down implementing rules for the dissemination to interested parties of information on civil aviation occurrences referred to in Article 7(2) of Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 24 September 2007

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Second Report on the implementation of regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 on civil aviation security

European Union · European Commission · 20 September 2007

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2881) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2007

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2881) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system.

Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2007

Honors the accomplishments of Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot and first African-American to fly solo around the world and founder of Experience Aviation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that inspires youth and minorities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Encourages museums throughout the United States related to aviation, including the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2007

Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) impose an excise tax on aviation-grade kerosene; (2) increase the tax rate for aviation gasoline; (3) extend through FY2011 excise taxes on transportation by air of persons and property and on aviation gasoline and aviation-grade kerosene; (4) extend through FY2011 the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; and (5) dedicate increased revenues resulting from this Act to air traffic control modernization.

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2007

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2007: (1) the excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property for funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; and (2) the expenditure authority for such Trust Fund.

Haltung der Bundesregierung zu angeblichen Problemen deutscher Fluggesellschaften bei Landung bzw. Abfertigung von Flugzeugen, z.B. auf den Flughäfen Kiew und Dnepropetowsk, trotz eines bestehenden Luftverkehrsabkommens mit der Ukraine

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 September 2007

To modify the purposes for which the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation at the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, may operate the National Flight Academy.

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2007

Amends the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 to modify the purposes for which the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation at the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, may operate the National Flight Academy to include the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines that impact on and deal with aviation.

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania

European Union · European Commission · 4 September 2007

Gründe für die Ablehnung der Wünsche der Fluggesellschaft "Emirates Airlines" nach zusätzlichen Anflugpunkten (Berlin und Stuttgart) durch das BMVBS laut Bericht "DIE WELT" vom 23. Juni 2007

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 August 2007

Bestehende Abkommen über die Weitergabe von Fluggastdaten mit weiteren Staaten neben den USA seitens der EU; Kenntnis der Bundesregierung über die Weitergabe von Fluggastdaten durch deutsche bzw. europäische Fluggesellschaften an andere Staaten ohne Fluggastdatenabkommen sowie Schutzmaßnahmen der Bundesregierung für deutsche Fluggesellschaften vor der illegalen Weitergabe dieser Daten

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 August 2007

Global Climate and Ozone Layer Protection Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2007

Global Climate and Ozone Layer Protection Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should negotiate with the other parties to the Montreal Protocol concerning mitigating global warming impacts and accelerating the phaseout of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for developed and developing countries. Amends the Clean Air Act to allow the production and consumption of class II substances that are used as fire suppression agents for military, commercial aviation, industrial, space, or national security applications and that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment compared to alternatives. Bans the importation of any product manufactured after January 1, 2010, that contains any class II substance that has been phased out of production and consumption for any purpose other than for its transformation or destruction. Bans the production or importation of class I or class II substances unless the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies that the importer has offset such production or importation. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations establishing standards and requirements regarding the sale, distribution, use, and safe disposal of substitutes for class I and class II substances. Makes it unlawful for specified persons to sell or distribute any such substitute that is suitable for use in a motor vehicle air-conditioning system and that is in a container of less than 20 pounds of such substitute. Establishes the Refrigerant Environmental Management Council as a nonprofit entity to address the emissions of fluorocarbon refrigerants in an economical, efficient, and effective manner and to lead industry in recovery, reclamation, and destruction of such refrigerants. Gives the Council authority to collect a levy on the domestic production of virgin HCFC and Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, the import of all HCFC and HFC refrigerants, and the import of such refrigerants contained in equipment. Authorizes the Council to use the funds generated by the levies to provide incentive payments to entities that document that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), HCFCs, and HFCs have been reclaimed or destroyed. Authorizes the EPA to carry out the mission and activities of the SunWise Program.

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules in the field of civil aviation security

European Union · European Commission · 3 August 2007

A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2007

Amends the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend the effective period of final orders of the Secretary of Transportation regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies through September 30, 2012. Requires an air carrier that has a contract for the provision of essential air service to an eligible small community that expires on September 30, 2007, to continue the service until at least the earlier of: (1) January 1, 2008; or (2) the date on which the Secretary identifies a new air carrier to provide such service.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 915/2007 of 31 July 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 622/2003 laying down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 31 July 2007

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S AGING ATC FACILITIES: INVESTIGATING THE NEED TO IMPROVE FACILITIES AND WORKER CONDITIONS

United States · United States House of Representatives · 24 July 2007

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters over Long Island, New York and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2007

Requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a study and report to Congress on the helicopter operations over Long Island, New York, including regarding: (1) the effect of helicopter traffic on residential areas; and (2) the feasibility of diverting helicopters from residential areas, creating specific helicopter air lanes, and establishing helicopter altitude limits. Exempts helicopters performing operations for accredited news organizations, law enforcement, or emergency services from any limitations or restrictions.

Erleichterung der Überstellung von Bundesheerhubschraubern

Austria · Federal Council · 20 July 2007

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Erleichterung der Überstellung von Bundesheerhubschraubern <i>(im Rahmen vorbeugender Hilfeleistung bei Katastrophen oder</i> <i>schweren Unglücksfällen)</i>

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S OVERSIGHT OF FALSIFIED AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS

United States · United States House of Representatives · 17 July 2007

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expedite the prompt return of the remains of deceased members of the Armed Forces to their loved ones for burial.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2007

Requires that, when transportation of the remains of a deceased member of the Armed Forces who dies during active duty or inactive-duty training includes transportation by aircraft, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall provide for the delivery of such remains to the commercial, general aviation, or military airport nearest to the place selected by the deceased's designee, or if such a selection is not made, nearest to the cemetery selected by the Secretary.

Rural Aviation Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2007

Rural Aviation Improvement Act - Repeals the Essential Air Service Local Participation Program. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from compensating an air carrier for providing essential air service to an eligible community in the 48 contiguous states if such community: (1) is located fewer than 70 miles from the nearest large or medium hub airport; or (2) is fewer than 210 miles from the nearest large or medium hub airport and requires a per passenger subsidy for such service in excess of $200 for calendar year 2008, including any increase for each ensuing calendar year. Authorizes a state or local government to submit a proposal to the Secretary to: (1) compensate an air carrier for essential air service to an eligible community above the $200 per passenger subsidy cap; (2) compensate a preferred air carrier for providing such service (i.e., an air carrier preferred by the affected community although it is not the lowest bidder); and (3) restore the eligibility of a community to receive subsidized essential air service. Requires the Secretary, in determining compensation (or eligibility for it) for essential air service based on highway mileage, to use the highway mileage of the most commonly used route between the eligible community and the nearest medium hub airport or large hub airport. Establishes within the Office of the Secretary the Office of Rural Aviation. Extends through FY2011 the Secretary's authority under the essential air service program to make agreements to provide assistance to underserved airports. Requires adjustment of compensation to air carriers for providing essential air service in order to take into account significant increases in fuel costs. Directs the Secretary to treat passenger boardings on aircraft operated by charter air carriers at airports receiving essential air service as passenger boardings for purposes of making apportionments of airport improvement grant funds.

To amend provisions of title 46, United States Code, popularly known as the Death on the High Seas Act to limit application of those provisions to maritime accidents, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2007

Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to make provisions concerning commercial aviation accidents also applicable to maritime accidents.

Wartungs- und Flugzeugtechnikkompetenzzentrum in Zeltweg

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Fritz Grillitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Wartungs- und Flugzeugtechnikkompetenzzentrum in Zeltweg