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Question· Schriftliche Anfrage1347/Jschriftliche anfrage

Wartungs- und Flugzeugtechnikkompetenzzentrum in Zeltweg

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2007

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

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 27 June 2007, if the Irish Aviation Authority has received inquiries from concerned residents regarding the landing of helicopters at a location (details supplied). [19448/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2007

120 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 27 June 2007, if the Irish Aviation Authority has received inquiries from concerned residents regarding the landing of helicopters at a location (details supplied). [19448/07]

Bill· SS. 1735 (110th)referred

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve dispute resolution provisions related to the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2007

Provides that, with respect to disputes arising after July 10, 2005, between the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its employees in attempting to reach an agreement concerning the implementation of proposed changes to the FAA personnel management system: (1) the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) shall be used; (2) the Administrator and employees may by mutual agreement adopt procedures for the resolution of disputes or impasses arising in the negotiation of a collective-bargaining agreement; and (3) if the services of the FMCS have led to an impasse between the FAA and its employees in reaching an agreement with respect to implementing the proposed changes, the FAA Administrator and employees shall submit their controversy to the Federal Service Impasses Panel for binding arbitration. (Under current law, the services of the FMCS shall be used and, if the services of the FMCS do not lead to an agreement, the Administrator's proposed change to the personnel management system shall not take effect until 60 days have elapsed after the Administrator has transmitted the proposed changes, along with the objections of the employees to the changes, and the reasons for such objections, to Congress.)

Bill· HRH.R. 2912 (110th)open

Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2007

Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) finalize and implement the proposed FAA rule regarding the reduction of fuel tank flammability in transport category airplanes; (2) take necessary action to ensure that operators and manufacturers of airplanes take appropriate action to comply with such rule; and (3) conduct a study, and report to Congress, on ways to improve the safety and reduce the flammability of fuel tanks that are located on the wings of airplanes.

Bill· HRH.R. 2881 (110th)open

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2007

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2011 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) FAA operations. Authorizes additional authorizations of appropriations from the general fund of the Treasury for aviation programs through FY2011. Amends the airport improvement program (AIP) to increase passenger facility charge amounts that can be imposed by an eligible agency to finance an eligible airport-related project. Expands eligibility requirements for airport-related projects to include projects for: (1) construction of airport bicycle storage facilities; (2) mitigation of noise to buildings caused by large hub airports; and (3) an intermodal ground access pilot project. Establishes user fees for aircraft owners or operators for certain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) services. Provides for the adjustment of overflight fees. Makes specified amendments to the AIP, including increasing the allotment of discretionary funds in a fiscal year for the airport security program. Expresses the sense of Congress that the modernizing of the U.S. air transportation system, through implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, is a national priority. Allows a pilot who has attained 60 years of age to serve as a passenger airline pilot until the age of 65 years old, provided certain conditions are met and subject to a limitation for international flights. Requires certain air carriers and airport operators to submit for the Secretary of Transportation's approval emergency contingency plans for: (1) how food, water, restroom facilities, and access to medical treatment will be provided to passengers who are grounded on aircraft for extended periods; and (2) the sharing of facilities and gates during an airport emergency. Establishes a pilot program to carry out a number of environmental mitigation demonstration projects at public-use airports. Increases in the number of aviation safety inspectors in the Flight Standards Service. Requires an assessment of training programs for FAA air traffic controllers. 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. Establishes within the FAA a working group to make recommendations for the realignment of FAA services and facilities to assist in the transition to next generation facilities.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage1088/Jschriftliche anfrage

Modernisierung der SAAB 105OE

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Walter Murauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Modernisierung der SAAB 105OE <i>(Flugzeuge)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage1001/Jschriftliche anfrage

Luftraumsicherheit Euro 2008

Austria · National Council · 19 June 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Haubner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Luftraumsicherheit <i>(während der Fußball-Europameisterschaft 2008-)</i> Euro 2008

Bill· HRH.R. 2745 (110th)referred

Passport and Travel Cost Reimbursement Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 2007

Passport and Travel Cost Reimbursement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State to refund to a U.S. citizen, upon refund application: (1) passport processing fees for a passport applied for in 2007 if processing took 12 or more weeks for a regular application or three or more weeks for an expedited application; and (2) international air travel costs (economy or comparable, minus any airline refund) for U.S.-departing flights missed as a result of such processing delays. Authorizes the Secretary to provide additional assistance for an extraordinary hardship. Prohibits the Secretary and the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing a specified plan for a single implementation date for sea and land borders until they have certified to Congress that Department of State passport agencies are able to process passport applications with minimal disruption.

Bill· HRH.R. 2698 (110th)open

Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2007

Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2011 for specified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) civil aviation research and development (R&amp;D) projects and activities. Amends the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to: (1) provide for a Director to head of the Next Generation Air Transportation System Joint Planning and Development Office; (2) revise Office responsibilities; and (3) reauthorize the Office through FY2011. Requires each one of specified federal agencies to designate a senior official to implement its agency's Next Generation Air Transportation System activities with the Office. Authorizes the conduct of developmental work and service testing to improve unmanned aircraft for eventual integration into the national airspace system. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish: (1) a research initiative to assess the impact of aviation on the climate and to evaluate approaches to mitigate such impact; (2) a program of research grants to universities and non-profit research foundations for research and technology demonstrations to improve runway surfaces; (3) a joint research program on methods to improve certification of new technologies for introduction into the national airspace system; (4) a permanent airport cooperative research program; (5) a research grant program involving colleges and universities to conduct research by undergraduate students on subjects of relevance to the FAA; and (6) a research program on the impact of space weather on aviation. Requires the Administrator to continue R&amp;D into technologies to modify aviation piston engines to operate using leaded aviation fuel. Increases the federal share of costs of establishing and operating regional centers of air transportation excellence and related research activities. Sets the federal share of costs for individual grants to institutions of higher education to establish and operate such centers at no more than 90%.

Bill· HRH.R. 2701 (110th)open

Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2007

Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 - Sets forth purposes of this Act, including to strengthen national energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, create incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensure sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning. Establishes a Center for Climate Change and Environment in the Department of Transportation. Authorizes additional funding for FY2008 and FY2009 for urbanized and non-urbanized area formula grants to improve public transportation services. States that the federal share of costs for congestion mitigation and air quality projects shall be 100%. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish: (1) a grant program to assist railroad carriers and state and local governments in purchasing, or reconditioning to become, green locomotives (locomotives that exceed Environmental Protection Agency emission standards); (2) a capital grant program for the improvement of railroad track of class II and class III railroads; (3) a short sea transportation program to mitigate landside congestion; and (4) a green port initiative to promote U.S. ports and shipyards to use technologies to reduce particulate air emissions. Requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of pipelines dedicated to the transportation of ethanol. Amends the Prevent Pollution from Ships Act to apply provisions of Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 relating to emissions from ships to certain public vessels that enter, or depart from, U.S. ports, shipyards, or offshore terminals, or U.S. navigable waters or the U.S. exclusive economic zone. Directs: (1) the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter into a cooperative agreement with an institution, entity, or consortium to carry out a program to develop CLEEN engine and airframe technology (lower energy, emissions, and noise engine and airframe technology) for aircraft over the next 10 years; and (2) the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to carry out environmental mitigation demonstration projects at no more than six public-use airports. Requires General Services Administration (GSA): (1) leases for space to include minimum performance standards requiring energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy; and (2) public buildings to be equipped with energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to include energy efficiency measures, climate change mitigation measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan. Establishes: (1) U.S. policy for all federal water resources projects; and (2) the 21st Century Water Commission. Requires a study on the effects of climate change on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 2673 (110th)referred

Federal Aviation Administration Fair Labor Management Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2007

Federal Aviation Administration Fair Labor Management Act of 2007 - Requires, after May 31, 2007, that where the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service have led to an impasse between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its employees in reaching an agreement with respect to the implementing of proposed changes to the FAA personnel management system: (1) the Service issue a written certification of such impasse; and (2) the negotiating parties request the Federal Service Impasses Panel to consider and resolve the matter not later than 60 days after issuance of the certification. (Currently, the FAA Administrator's proposed change shall not take effect until 60 days have elapsed after the Administrator transmits the proposed change, along with the objections of the exclusive bargaining representatives to the change, and the reasons for such objections, to Congress.)

Bill· HRH.R. 2684 (110th)referred

FAA Aviation Safety Research Assessment Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2007

FAA Aviation Safety Research Assessment Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council to provide for an independent review of the FAA's aviation safety-related research programs.

Bill· SS. 1571 (110th)referred

Rural Aviation Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 2603 (110th)referred

High Threat Helicopter Flight Area Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2007

High Threat Helicopter Flight Area Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to designate an area at high risk for an attack by one or more terrorists as a high threat helicopter flight area. Directs the Secretary to provide screening of all passengers and property transported from a high threat flight helicopter area on a passenger helicopter equivalent to that provided for passengers and property carried aboard a domestic passenger aircraft. Requires the Secretary to develop a plan for acquiring and training personnel, including acquiring equipment, to provide such screening. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to take necessary action to ensure that: (1) no passenger helicopter flies in a high threat flight area, except on approach for landing, or departure after takeoff, in such area; (2) a passenger helicopter when flying in such area, to the maximum extent practicable, flies over water; and (3) a helicopter pilot when in flight over such area remains in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding its flight path, irrespective of its altitude. Exempts from such requirement helicopters carrying out military, police, medical, or other operations as the Secretary of Transportation deems appropriate.

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag227/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

Errichtung eines Segelflugplatzes für die HTBLA für Flugtechnik in Eisenstadt

Austria · National Council · 5 June 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Errichtung eines Segelflugplatzes für die HTBLA <i>(Höhere Technische Bundeslehranstalt)</i> für Flugtechnik in Eisenstadt

Bill· HRH.R. 2518 (110th)referred

Bring Our Children Home Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2007

Bring Our Children Home Act - Amends the Missing Children's Assistance Act to expand the definition of &quot;missing child.&quot; Requires the Attorney General to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with information for locating a child from a foreign country who has been abducted and is believed to be in the United States. Amends the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require state missing children reports to include a statement specifying whether a missing child is believed to have been taken outside of the United States. Amends the International Child Abduction Remedies Act to provide funding for legal and technical assistance and training relating to international child abduction. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the Secretary of State to report to Congress on the efforts of foreign countries to prohibit international child abduction. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress on the cooperation of domestic and foreign airlines with the investigation of international child abduction cases. Authorizes additional funds for the investigation and prosecution of international parental kidnapping and for the extradition of individuals from foreign countries to the United States for violations of child abduction laws. Establishes a grant program to reimburse travel costs related to the return of abducted children to the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 444 (110th)passed

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2007

Supports National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day to honor the role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft. Recognizes the life and memory of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance.

Bill· HRH.R. 2443 (110th)referred

Federal Aviation Administration Facility Consolidation Moratorium Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2007

Federal Aviation Administration Facility Consolidation Moratorium Act of 2007 - Suspends the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to realign FAA air traffic control facilities and services until January 1, 2009.

Bill· SS. 1443 (110th)referred

Clean, Affordable, and Domestic Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2007

Clean, Affordable, and Domestic Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2007 - Instructs the President to promulgate regulations to ensure that aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel sold or introduced into commerce in the United States on an annual average basis contains prescribed volumes of coal-derived fuel. Requires such coal-derived fuel to meet specified greenhouse gas emissions levels. Sets forth: (1) standards for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions levels; and (2) a calendar year schedule for the applicable volume of coal-derived fuels in billions of gallons. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Energy to guarantee loans up to 100% of principal and interest for projects that produce coal-derived fuel; (2) increase the authorization of appropriations for fossil energy research and development; and (3) direct the Secretary to establish coal research centers to target transportation fuels in designated states, with an emphasis on specified technologies and procedures. Instructs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of developing a domestic coal-derived fuels industry.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 421 (110th)passed

Honoring the trailblazing accomplishments of the "Mercury 13" women, whose efforts in the early 1960s demonstrated the capabilities of American women to undertake the human exploration of space.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2007

Recognizes and honors the contributions of the "Mercury 13 women&quot;: Myrtle Cagle, Geraldyn &quot;Jerrie&quot; Cobb, Jan Dietrich, Marion Dietrich, Mary Wallace &quot;Wally&quot; Funk, Jane Briggs Hart, Jean Hixson, Gene Nora Stumbough Jessen, Irene Leverton, Sarah Lee Gorelick Ratley, Bernice Trimble Steadman, Geraldine &quot;Jerri&quot; Sloan Truhill, and Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman. Encourages young women to follow in the footsteps of those women and pursue careers of excellence in aviation and astronautics, as well as in engineering and science.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 425 (110th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Luis Posada Carriles, mastermind of the vicious attack on Cubana Airlines Flight 455 and perpetrator of numerous other acts of terrorism, should be certified as a terrorist and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2007

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Luis Posada Carriles should be certified as a terrorist and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Bill· HRH.R. 2333 (110th)referred

Sergeant First Class James Priestap and Private First Class Alan Blohm Fallen Servicemember Respectful Return Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2007

Sergeant First Class James Priestap and Private First Class Alan Blohm Fallen Servicemember Respectful Return Act - Requires that, when transportation of the remains of a member of the Armed Forces who dies in a combat theater of operations are returned to the United States through the mortuary facility at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall provide for the delivery of such remains by air to the commercial, general aviation, or military airport nearest to the place selected by the designee.

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag113/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Finanzdienstleister SWIFT

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2007

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Mag. Bruno Rossmann, Lutz Weinzinger, Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ersuchen an die Mitglieder der Bundesregierung zur Unterstützung der Beschlüsse des Datenschutzrates und des Europäischen Parlaments hinsichtlich des Finanzdienstleisters SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications) im Zusammenhang mit der Übermittlung von Bankdaten an die USA sowie hinsichtlich der Übermittlung von Flugpassagierdaten an die USA

Bill· SS. 1300 (110th)open

Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2007

Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-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. Directs the FAA to impose a surcharge of $25 per flight on owners or operators of passenger aircraft for air traffic control costs. Revises passenger facility charge (PFC) provisions granting an eligible agency (a public agency that controls a commercial service airport) the authority to impose a PFC on passengers boarding an aircraft, including requiring such agency to submit annually to air carriers and foreign air carriers operating at the airport, and make available to the public, a status report on the agency's PFC program. Establishes an alternative PFC collection pilot program. Authorizes the FAA Administrator to carry out a pilot program for certain airports to take over operational responsibility for airport terminal area air navigation equipment. Revises the federal share of costs for certain airport improvement projects. Establishes an Air Traffic Control Modernization Oversight Board. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a pilot program for non-federal acquisition of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast ground stations. Requires: (1) the FAA Administrator to make recommendations for the realignment of FAA services and facilities to assist in the transition to next generation facilities; and (2) the head of a participating department or federal agency to establish an office to coordinate its Next Generation Air Transportation System activities with other departments or federal agencies. Requires each air carrier: (1) to provide passengers with adequate food, potable water, and restroom facilities in cases of a substantially delayed flight departure; and (2) in the absence of a plan providing a clear timeframe for passengers to deplane a delayed aircraft, to provide such passengers an option to deplane, with exceptions, if more than three hours have elapsed, and during any subsequent three-hour periods of delay. Increases additional funding for each fiscal year for the essential air service program. Extends the small community air service development program through FY2011. Sets forth requirements with respect to: (1) installation of systems to alert controllers and flight crews to potential runway incursions; (2) the reduction of aircraft fuel tank flammability; and (3) research grant programs to reduce civilian aircraft noise and emissions and to develop jet fuel from clean coal. Extends the Secretary of Transportation'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. Allows a pilot who has attained 60 years of age to serve as a passenger airline pilot until the age of 65 years old if certain conditions are met.

Bill· SS. 1270 (110th)referred

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2007

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), with regard to both single-employer and multiemployer plan guaranteed benefits, to require the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, in the case of commercial airline pilots required by Federal Aviation Administration regulation to retire before age 65, to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity commencing at the required retirement age.

Bill· HRH.R. 2103 (110th)referred

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2007

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), with regard to both single-employer and multiemployer plan guaranteed benefits, to require the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, in the case of commercial airline pilots required by Federal Aviation Administration regulation to retire before age 65, to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity commencing at the required retirement age.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 363 (110th)passed

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify certain matters relating to official conduct.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2007

Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to authorize a Member of Congress to use personal, official, or campaign funds for a flight on an aircraft that is operated: (1) by an air carrier or commercial operator certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the flight is required to be conducted under air carrier safety rules; or (2) in the case of travel abroad, by an air carrier or commercial operator certificated by an appropriate foreign civil aviation authority, and the flight is similarly required to be conducted under air carrier safety rules. Allows the use of such funds also if the aircraft: (1) is owned or leased by the Member or a family member (including a privately owned aircraft in which such Member or family member has an ownership interest, and the Member does not use the aircraft any more than the proportionate share of ownership allows); or (3) is operated by a state or federal entity. Allows the use of such funds also for a flight that consists of the personal use of an aircraft supplied to a Member by an individual on the basis of personal friendship.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage754/Jschriftliche anfrage

Videoüberwachung im neuen Terminal Skylink

Austria · National Council · 27 April 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Hannes Fazekas, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Videoüberwachung im neuen Terminal Skylink <i>(des Flughafens Wien-Schwechat)</i>

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

67 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of journeys made on Government aircraft by Ministers or staff of his Department or its agencies to date in 2007; the origin and destination of each journey; the cost of each journey to the State; the reason a Government aircraft was used rather than scheduled air travel or surface travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15467/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2007

67 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of journeys made on Government aircraft by Ministers or staff of his Department or its agencies to date in 2007; the origin and destination of each journey; the cost of each journey to the State; the reason a Government aircraft was used rather than scheduled air travel or surface travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15467/07]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

53 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the international flights taken by Departmental staff on Department business to date in 2007; the number of flights to each destination; the number of domestic flights taken to date in 2007; the origin and destinations involved; the cost of flights; the flights that were taken on Government aircraft and those taken on normal scheduled airlines; if the carbon impact of these flights is taken into account during planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15483/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2007

53 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the international flights taken by Departmental staff on Department business to date in 2007; the number of flights to each destination; the number of domestic flights taken to date in 2007; the origin and destinations involved; the cost of flights; the flights that were taken on Government aircraft and those taken on normal scheduled airlines; if the carbon impact of these flights is taken into account during planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15483/07]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked

649 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that legislation and regulations in relation to the use of civilian helicopter flights are robust enough to take account of the nuisance caused to residential communities by the ever increasing number of such craft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14225/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2007

649 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that legislation and regulations in relation to the use of civilian helicopter flights are robust enough to take account of the nuisance caused to residential communities by the ever increasing number of such craft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14225/07]

Report· HearingH.Hrg.110published

AVIATION CONSUMER ISSUES

United States · United States House of Representatives · 20 April 2007

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

510 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to offset the carbon emissions arising from Ministerial air travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

510 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to offset the carbon emissions arising from Ministerial air travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/07]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

488 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has evaluated the extent of the potential benefit of the open skies policy in respect of air travel to and from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13008/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2007

488 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has evaluated the extent of the potential benefit of the open skies policy in respect of air travel to and from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13008/07]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

150 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding the impact of increased baggage charges on the aviation sector by the two main airline carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12694/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2007

150 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding the impact of increased baggage charges on the aviation sector by the two main airline carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12694/07]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

122 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not transposed Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2003 on occurrence reporting in civil aviation. [12661/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2007

122 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not transposed Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2003 on occurrence reporting in civil aviation. [12661/07]

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