Aviation

27 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has met or been briefed by representatives of the travel and tourism industry in view of continuing falling volumes of passengers especially in the aviation sector; his plans to enhance the travel industries here and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39526/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2009

27 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has met or been briefed by representatives of the travel and tourism industry in view of continuing falling volumes of passengers especially in the aviation sector; his plans to enhance the travel industries here and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39526/09]

Focused Flying Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 2009

Focused Flying Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to promulgate regulations prohibiting commercial flight crew members from using portable electronic devices in the aircraft's cockpit during a flight, except for: (1) uses directly related to flight operations or safety; (2) the collection of safety data; or (3) other FAA-approved purposes. Directs the FAA Administrator to review relevant air carrier data and to study and report to Congress on: (1) common sources of distraction for cockpit commercial flight crew members; and (2) the safety impacts of such distractions.

647 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the dates of all audits of the Irish Aviation Authority conducted since its inception under section 32(3) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993; the name of the firms and persons who conducted all of these audits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2009

647 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the dates of all audits of the Irish Aviation Authority conducted since its inception under section 32(3) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993; the name of the firms and persons who conducted all of these audits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38262/09]

391 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 20 October 2009, if he will introduce an exemption in the Finance Bill to exempt airlines using Shannon Airport from the air travel tax until 2011 at the earliest in view of the current difficulties facing airlines operating through this airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39185/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2009

391 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 20 October 2009, if he will introduce an exemption in the Finance Bill to exempt airlines using Shannon Airport from the air travel tax until 2011 at the earliest in view of the current difficulties facing airlines operating through this airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39185/09]

172 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue raised to date in 2009 from the €10 air travel tax; the impact this has had on air travel to and from here; if he will carry out a comprehensive review of the implementation of this tax; if he will make amendments to this tax in budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37695/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2009

172 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue raised to date in 2009 from the €10 air travel tax; the impact this has had on air travel to and from here; if he will carry out a comprehensive review of the implementation of this tax; if he will make amendments to this tax in budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37695/09]

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation (Text with EEA relevance) {SEC(2009) 1477} {SEC(2009) 1478}

European Union · European Commission · 29 October 2009

Stand van zaken vloeistoffenmaatregel in de burgerluchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 28 October 2009

Stand van zaken vloeistoffenmaatregel in de burgerluchtvaart

CORRIGENDUM#Proposal for a Council Decision on the signature of an Agreement between the European Community and Canada on civil aviation safety

European Union · European Commission · 22 October 2009

CORRIGENDUM#Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and Canada on civil aviation safety

European Union · European Commission · 22 October 2009

Kostenersatz für Alarmstarts durch den jeweiligen Verursacher

Austria · National Council · 21 October 2009

Antrag der Abgeordneten Kurt List, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Kostenersatz <i>(an das Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung)</i> für Alarmstarts <i>(zur Identifizierung von Flugzeugen)</i> durch den jeweiligen Verursacher

162 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the air travel tax; and his views on the call by the tourism renewal group to abolish this fee. [37383/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2009

162 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the air travel tax; and his views on the call by the tourism renewal group to abolish this fee. [37383/09]

Regulation (EC) No 1070/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 amending Regulations (EC) No 549/2004, (EC) No 550/2004, (EC) No 551/2004 and (EC) No 552/2004 in order to improve the performance and sustainability of the European aviation system (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 21 October 2009

Nebenbeschäftigung von Mitarbeitern der Austro Control GesmbH

Austria · National Council · 20 October 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Nebenbeschäftigung von Mitarbeitern der Austro Control GesmbH <i>(bei Luftfahrtunternehmen)</i>

318 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when the next independent safety audit of the Irish Aviation Authority as mandated under section 32 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 will take place; the person who is commissioned to carry out this safety audit; if the audit will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36801/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2009

318 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when the next independent safety audit of the Irish Aviation Authority as mandated under section 32 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 will take place; the person who is commissioned to carry out this safety audit; if the audit will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36801/09]

234 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 240 and 241 of 7 October 2009, the amount of this air travel tax which applies to flights departing from Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37139/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2009

234 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 240 and 241 of 7 October 2009, the amount of this air travel tax which applies to flights departing from Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37139/09]

Control Spending Now Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 2009

Control Spending Now Act - Fiscal Discipline, Earmark Reform, and Accountability Act - Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise procedures for consideration of points of order against consideration of certain general appropriations bills in the Senate. Amends the Rules to require all conference reports to be searchable online. Congressional Accountability and Line Item Veto Act of 2009 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the repeal of any congressional earmark or the cancellation (line item veto) of any limited tariff or targeted tax benefit. Dedicates any such repeal or cancellation only to deficit reduction or increase of a surplus. Prescribes procedures for expedited consideration in each House of Congress for such proposals. Authorizes the President temporarily to withhold congressional earmarks from obligation or suspend a limited tariff or targeted tax benefit. Expresses the sense of Congress on abuse of proposed repeals and cancellations. Requires Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) legislation to include by reference an estimate of its budgetary effects, as determined by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA), if timely submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the chairs of the congressional budget committees (chairs) before the vote on it. Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to maintain and make publicly available a continuously updated document with two specified PAYGO scorecards displaying the budgetary effects of PAYGO legislation, applying certain look-back and averaging requirements. Requires OMB to display as a separate addendum the cost estimates of provisions designated in statute as emergency requirements. Requires OMB to make annual public PAYGO reports and prepare for the President an offsetting sequestration order, which the President shall issue, if such report shows a debit on either PAYGO scorecard for the budget year. Exempts from sequestration: (1) low-income subsidies and catastrophic subsidies under Part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of the Social Security Act (SSA); and (2) qualified individual (QI) premiums for Medicare cost-sharing for certain dual eligible low-income Medicare beneficiaries under SSA title XIX (Medicaid). Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to specify additional Social Security, veterans, Tier I Railroad Retirement benefits and other programs and activities exempt from a sequestration order as well as certain economic recovery programs. Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act - Amends the CBA to require: (1) biennial (currently, annual) budget resolutions; (2) biennial appropriations Acts; and (3) biennial government strategic and performance plans. Defines the budget biennium as the two consecutive fiscal years beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. Rescinds a specified amount from funds appropriated under title I of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 for specified Members of Congress expense accounts. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require all mandatory designations, statements, and reports filed under it to be filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Prohibits the obligation of any amounts by the Secretary of the Treasury from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) after the enactment of this Act. Student Loan Reform Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to end subsidies for private student loan companies. Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise requirements for the importation of prescription drugs. Prohibits the importation of a qualifying drug unless it is imported by a registered importer or an individual for personal use. Establishes registration conditions for importers and exporters. Sets forth requirements for the importation of qualifying drugs different from U.S. label drugs. Prohibits manufacturers from discriminating against registered exporters or importers or engaging in actions to restrict, prohibit, or delay the importation of a qualifying drug. States that the resale in the United States of prescription drugs that were properly sold abroad is not patent infringement. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate consumers regarding prescription drug importation. Prescribes requirements for the sale of prescription drugs through an Internet site. Prohibits the introduction of restricted transactions with unregistered foreign pharmacies into a payment system or the completion of such transactions using a payment system. Drug Rebate Equalization Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending to such organizations the discounts offered under fee-for-service Medicaid plans. Requires also that capitation rates paid to the organization be: (1) based on actual cost experience related to rebates; and (2) subject to the federal regulations requiring actuarially sound rates. Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to increase the Medicaid drug rebate to bring down prices for prescription drugs. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop and implement a program to impose fees on businesses that benefit from the trade promotion activities of the International Trade Administration (ITA). Amends the Agricultural Trade Act to reduce the allocation of certain funds by the Commodity Credit Corporation or the Secretary of Agriculture for market access activities (for agriculture commodities exporters). Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assess, and facilities to pay, a user fee when facilities fail Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quality inspections. Amends the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 to: (1) modify irrigation and crop insurance subsidies for specified single farm operations; (2) reduce direct payments to large landowners; (3) cut farm subsidies for high-income individuals; (4) eliminate the cotton storage subsidy; and (5) end subsidized grazing fees. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend through FY2019 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority to grant a radio broadcasting license or permit to qualified applicants through a competitive bidding system. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the percentage depletion allowance for hardrock mining. Amends the Revised Statutes to end subsidies for hardrock mining on public lands by imposing mining royalties and increasing claim maintenance fees. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to require a 2% deduction (for federal administrative costs) from payments to states from money received from sales, bonuses, royalties including interest charges related to onshore oil, gas, coal, and mineral leases on public lands. Amends the Energy Policy Act to repeal the prohibition against a rulemaking that would enable an increase in fees to recover additional costs related to processing oil and natural gas drilling-related permit applications and use authorizations. Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to revise requirements for the disposal of all funds received from the sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals related to geothermal energy production on public lands. Sets at $5.00 the current uniform fee imposed on passengers of air carriers and foreign air carriers for the cost of providing civil aviation security services. Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) to prescribe a formula for reducing the premium subsidy for Medicare prescription drug assistance based on income. Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for FY2010 to support: (1) a lunar mission under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Constellation Program scheduled to occur before 2025; (2) the V-22 or V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft program; (3) the C-17 Globemaster aircraft program; or (4) nondemonstration satellites under the Space Tracking and Surveillance System. Directs the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to develop an alternative acquisition strategy for high-risk major defense acquisitions (weapons systems), and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to decide whether or not to terminate a major defense acquisition program in order to meet joint military requirements through a recommended the alternative acquisition strategy. Reduces spending on excess secondary inventory (spare parts) for the Department of the Air Force. Requires DOD to recover $50 million in erroneous overpayments to defense contractors. Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to follow specified procedures to: (1) assess and report to Congress on the vulnerability and/or acquisition of major intelligence systems; and (2) submit a Future Year Intelligence Plan and long-term budget projections to congressional intelligence committees. Prescribes a procedure for senior intelligence management officials to correct long-standing material intelligence budget weaknesses. Requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to deposit in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts all the service fees it receives (IRS Slush Fund). Rescinds unspent earmarks meeting specified criteria. Repeals: (1) the Rail-Line Relocation Program; and (2) the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act and the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act (eliminating radio/TV MARTI at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting). Prohibits the use of certain funds to support the military forces of Colombia.

Besluit tot aanpassing van algemene maatregelen van bestuur aan wijzigingen van de Luchtvaartwet en de Wet luchtvaart (Regelgeving burgerluchthavens en militaire luchthavens)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2009

Besluit tot aanpassing van algemene maatregelen van bestuur aan wijzigingen van de Luchtvaartwet en de Wet luchtvaart (Regelgeving burgerluchthavens en militaire luchthavens)

2012/441/EC: Council Decision of 9 October 2009 on the signing and provisional application 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 · EUR-Lex · 9 October 2009

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Fourth report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 establishing common rules in the field of civil aviation security

European Union · European Commission · 8 October 2009

2008 discharge: European Aviation Safety Agency

European Union · European Parliament · 7 October 2009

241 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if each individual airport passes on the €10 air travel tax collected on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34923/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2009

241 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if each individual airport passes on the €10 air travel tax collected on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34923/09]

240 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected to date in 2009 from the €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34921/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2009

240 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected to date in 2009 from the €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34921/09]

To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property to the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2009

Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to offer to convey, by quitclaim deed, to the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts, all interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property located on the Massasoit Bridge Road in Nantucket that was once utilized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Requires such conveyance to be made without consideration. Makes the town responsible for all costs related to the conveyance. Provides for reversion of the property to the United States if it is not being used for a public purpose.

Marktprognose voor het luchtverkeer

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 October 2009

Marktprognose voor het luchtverkeer

Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2009

Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prescribe regulations to require each air carrier to develop and implement standards and methods to ensure flight crewmembers have proper qualifications and experience to serve as crewmembers.

Onderzoek ECL naar kwetsbaarheden in het luchtvrachtproces die kunnen leiden tot criminaliteit

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 September 2009

Onderzoek ECL naar kwetsbaarheden in het luchtvrachtproces die kunnen leiden tot criminaliteit

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S CALL TO ACTION ON AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT TRAINING

United States · United States House of Representatives · 23 September 2009

Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2009

Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2009: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Authorizes appropriations through the three-month period beginning on October 1, 2009, for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority. Extends through December 31, 2009, various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (3) state and local airport land use compatibility projects; (4) the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee; (5) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; and (6) Midway Island airport development. Extends through FY2010 the authorization of appropriations for agreements the Sectrary of Transportation makes for assistance under the small community air service development program. Extends through December 31, 2009, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers. Allows further extension through March 31, 2010. Extends through March 31, 2010, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism. Extends through December 31, 2009, certain competitive access assurance requirements for large or medium hub airport sponsors applying for AIP grants. Extends through FY2010 the termination date of any order issued by the Secretary with respect to the eligibility of certain places for essential air service compensation. Extends through the three-month period beginning on October 1, 2009, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development.

263 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 11 March 2009, if, in view of the recent losses at Aer Lingus, he will review the imposition of the €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30596/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2009

263 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 11 March 2009, if, in view of the recent losses at Aer Lingus, he will review the imposition of the €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30596/09]

AVIATION SAFETY: THE HUDSON RIVER MIDAIR COLLISION AND THE SAFETY OF AIR OPERATIONS IN CONGESTED SPACE

United States · United States Senate · 15 September 2009

The criteria for allowing Member States to derogate from the common basic standards for civil aviation security and to adopt other security methods

European Union · European Parliament · 14 September 2009

Specifications for national programmes for quality controls in the field of civil aviation security

European Union · European Parliament · 14 September 2009

Verzoek tot uitstel algemeen overleg Arke Fly en Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart d.d. 9 september 2009

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 September 2009

Verzoek tot uitstel algemeen overleg Arke Fly en Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart d.d. 9 september 2009

Insolvenzabsicherung für Fluglinien

Austria · National Council · 1 September 2009

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Birgit Schatz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Insolvenzabsicherung für Fluglinien

31963 Nota van wijziging emissiehandel luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 27 August 2009

31963 Nota van wijziging emissiehandel luchtvaart

Derde Voortgangsrapportage verbeterprogramma Sneller Veiliger (de weggewerkte achterstanden, de behandeltijden van de A-veiligheidsonderzoeken voor de politie en de departementen, de uitvoering van herhaalonderzoeken, de veiligheidsonderzoeken voor de sector burgerluchtvaart en de nalatenschap van veiligheidsonderzoeken voor de politie)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 August 2009

Derde Voortgangsrapportage verbeterprogramma Sneller Veiliger (de weggewerkte achterstanden, de behandeltijden van de A-veiligheidsonderzoeken voor de politie en de departementen, de uitvoering van herhaalonderzoeken, de veiligheidsonderzoeken voor de sector burgerluchtvaart en de nalatenschap van veiligheidsonderzoeken voor de politie)

Rappel toezegging geschillencommissie luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 August 2009

Rappel toezegging geschillencommissie luchtvaart

AVIATION SAFETY: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NETWORK AIRLINES AND REGIONAL AIRLINES

United States · United States Senate · 6 August 2009

Commission Regulation (EC) No 748/2009 of 5 August 2009 on the list of aircraft operators which performed an aviation activity listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC on or after 1 January 2006 specifying the administering Member State for each aircraft operator (Text with EEA relevance )

European Union · EUR-Lex · 5 August 2009

Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2009

Commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.

A resolution commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2009

Commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 690/2009 of 30 July 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and 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 · EUR-Lex · 30 July 2009

Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2009

Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the FAA Task Force on Air Carrier Safety and Pilot Training to evaluate best practices in the air carrier industry and make recommendations on specified matters. Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to require air carriers to: (1) provide flight crewmembers with ground training and flight training to recognize and avoid or recover from a stall or an upset of an aircraft; and (2) establish remedial training programs for flight crewmembers who have demonstrated performance deficiencies or experienced failures in the training environment. Requires the FAA Administrator to convene a multidisciplinary panel of specialists to study and report to the FAA Administrator on methods to increase the familiarity of flight crewmembers with stick pusher systems and certain weather events. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report annually to Congress and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on NTSB air carrier safety recommendations made to and adopted or refused by the Secretary. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish an electronic pilot records database of pertinent information in FAA, air carrier, and other records that an air carrier shall access and evaluate before allowing an individual to begin service as a pilot. Requires the FAA Administrator to issue a specified final rule regarding flight crewmembers and aircraft dispatchers training programs. Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and report to the FAA Administrator on FAA aviation safety inspectors and operational research analysts. Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to require air carriers to: (1) establish flight crewmember mentoring programs; (2) develop methods for ensuring that flight crewmembers have proper qualifications and experience; and (3) implement a safety management system. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on flight schools, flight education, and academic training requirements for pilot certification. Requires the FAA Administrator to report to specified congressional committees on certain voluntary safety programs. Directs the FAA Administrator to develop a plan to facilitate the establishment of an aviation safety action program (ASAP) and a flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) program by all air carriers. Treats as an unfair or deceptive trade practice for any ticket agent, air carrier, foreign air carrier, or other person to sell tickets for a flight on an air carrier without disclosing the name of the air carrier providing each flight segment before the purchase of the ticket. Requires the FAA Administrator to issue regulations to: (1) limit the number of flight and duty time hours allowed for pilots to address pilot fatigue problems; as well as (2) require air carriers to develop for FAA approval fatigue risk management plans. Directs the FAA Administrator to study and report to Congress on aviation industry best practices with regard to flight crewmember pairing and crew resource management techniques.

Toezending van het Reglement van de geschillencommissie luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 July 2009

Toezending van het Reglement van de geschillencommissie luchtvaart

Ensuring One Level of Aviation Safety Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2009

Ensuring One Level of Aviation Safety Act of 2009 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) implement certain aviation safety recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); and (2) notify Congress, within 180 days after the NTSB provides the Administrator with a safety recommendation, of determinations with respect to future and pending NTSB recommendations. Directs the Administrator to: (1) submit to Congress a plan that contains a process for each air carrier to certify to the FAA that it has received an airworthiness directive or other FAA issued order, including a plan for ensuring air carrier compliance with such directives and orders; and (2) perform, at least annually, random, unannounced, onsite inspections of regional air carriers to ensure their compliance with FAA safety standards. Requires the Administrator to: (1) issue a final rule with respect to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2009, regarding training programs for flight crewmembers and aircraft dispatchers; (2) revise federal aviation safety regulations to increase the minimum number of hours of flight experience required for pilots to conduct flight operations; (3) prescribe regulations to limit the number of hours allowed for pilots to address pilot fatigue problems as well as to provide guidance to air carriers to develop, and submit to the FAA, fatigue management plans; and (4) submit to Congress a plan for overseeing federally-certified pilot training schools. Requires an air carrier, before allowing an individual to begin service as a pilot, to request and receive from the FAA records pertaining to any failed attempt of the individual to pass a practical test required to obtain a certificate or type rating under federal regulations.

PROVIDING AVIATION WEATHER SERVICES TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

United States · United States House of Representatives · 16 July 2009

GENERAL AVIATION SECURITY: ASSESSING RISKS AND THE ROAD AHEAD

United States · United States House of Representatives · 15 July 2009

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2009

FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 and FY2011 for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) FAA air navigation facilities and equipment; (3) civil aviation research and development (R&amp;D); (4) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs; (5) certain other aviation programs; and (6) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Revises procedural requirements for imposition of aircraft passenger facility charges (PFCs). Establishes an alternative PFC collection pilot program. Revises the federal share of costs for certain airport improvement projects. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for up to three states to participate in the airport improvement program (AIP) state block grant program. Directs the Secretary to establish a pilot program to carry out up to six environmental mitigation demonstration projects at public-use airports. Establishes: (1) an Air Traffic Control Modernization Oversight Board; and (2) the position of Chief NextGen Officer who shall implement all Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Requires the FAA Administrator to: (1) consider whether the provision of NextGen air traffic services by nongovernment providers would promote safety and improve efficiency of the National Airspace System; and (2) make recommendations for the realignment of FAA services and facilities to assist in the transition to next generation facilities. Revises FAA personnel management system requirements with respect to the mediation, alternative resolution, and binding arbitration of disputes between the FAA Administrator and FAA employees about implementation of proposed changes to the system. Requires the FAA Administrator to report on navigation performance and area navigation operations and procedures required to maximize the efficiency and capacity of NextGen commercial operations at 35 Operational Evolution Partnership (OEP) airports. Requires the FAA Administrator to report to Congress on the program and schedule for integrating automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) technology into the national airspace system. Requires the FAA Administrator to develop a plan to accelerate the integration of unmanned aerial systems into the National Airspace System. Establishes the FAA Task Force on Air Traffic Control Facility Conditions. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with up to five states to establish state ADS-B equipage banks. Requires air carriers and airport operators to propose for the Secretary's approval contingency plans for passenger service during grounded aircraft flight delays. Directs the Secretary to establish in the DOT: (1) a consumer hotline telephone number for air passenger complaints; and (2) an advisory committee for aviation consumer protection. Revises requirements and increases additional funding for the Essential Air Service program. Extends the small community air service development program through FY2011. Directs the FAA Administrator to issue a plan to develop a schedule for installation of systems to alert controllers and flight crews to potential runway incursions. Authorizes the FAA Administrator to access the criminal history records or databases systems of specified federal law enforcement agencies. Requires helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft certificate holders providing emergency medical services to comply with federal safety operating requirements if there is a medical crew on board, without regard to whether patients are also on board. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) establish within the FAA a national review team to conduct periodic, random reviews of FAA's oversight of air carriers; (2) conduct a review and evaluation of the FAA's Academy and facility training programs; and (3) develop a plan for the reduction of runway incursions. Establishes in the FAA an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish and implement a safety assessment system for foreign repair stations that perform maintenance on U.S. aircraft. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish and maintain a pilot employment, training, and testing database. Requires the FAA Administrator to: (1) develop and implement a plan for reevaluation of flight crew training, testing, and certification regulations; (2) issue a final rule to establish safety standards for training programs for flight crew members and aircraft dispatchers; and (3) establish research grant programs to reduce civilian aircraft noise and emissions and to develop jet fuel from clean coal. Reauthorizes through FY2012 the FAA Center for Excellence for Applied Research and Training in the Use of Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft. Extends the Secretary's authority to provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of a domestic or foreign aircraft. Prohibits operating certain aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds or less that do not comply with stage 3 noise levels. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) establish a pilot program for redevelopment of airport properties; and (2) initiate a study on front line manager staffing requirements for FAA air traffic control facilities.

SAFE AIR Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2009

Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2009 or the SAFE AIR Act of 2009 - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) issue regulations requiring maintenance work on passenger aircraft to be performed by certain authorized individuals; (2) certify to Congress that the FAA has inspected each foreign repair station that has performed work on U.S. air carrier aircraft or components at least twice in the preceding year and tested persons who perform safety-sensitive functions at such stations for use of alcohol or controlled substances; and (3) develop a plan to identify all maintenance providers (other than repair stations or air carriers) that have performed maintenance work on such aircraft. Prohibits the Administrator from certifying a foreign repair station unless it complies with certain final security regulations.

VIP-Flüge mit Fluggerät des Bundesheeres

Austria · National Council · 13 July 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend VIP <i>(Very Important Person)</i> -Flüge mit Fluggerät des Bundesheeres