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Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2010
41 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the aviation regulator regarding the Travellers’ Protection Fund; if additional funding has been requested for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 67asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2010
66 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove the travel tax as a gesture to the industry and to encourage more tourists to visit here in view of the problems encountered by airports and airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 113asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2010
198 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the need to review the €10 air travel tax in view of the recent catastrophe for air travel and tourism here due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption; if he will publish the cost benefit analysis for the air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 143asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2010
143 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 25 May 2010, if he will direct the Irish Aviation Authority to provide the precise distance that the red zone commences from the threshold of the western end of runway 10/28 at Dublin Airport in view of the evidence shown on a map of the Fingal development plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Report· Ausschussbericht746 d.B.ausschussbericht
Austria · National Council · 8 June 2010
Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (684 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei ausländischen Luftfahrzeugen und Luftfahrtunternehmen
Law· Wetgeving2010Z09159adopted
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 7 June 2010
Wijziging van de Wegenverkeerswet 1994 op een aantal punten van uiteenlopende aard, van de Wet personenvervoer 2000 ten aanzien van het openbaar-vervoerverbod en enkele technische wijzigingen, van de Wet advies en overleg verkeer en waterstaat in verband met wijzigingen in de vorm waarin betrokkenen en organisaties bij het beleidsproces worden betrokken, wijziging van de Wet op de economische delicten, de Wet luchtvaart, de Binnenvaartwet, de Wet capaciteitsbeheersing binnenvaartvloot, de Wet belastingen op milieugrondslag, de Waterwet, de Invoeringswet Waterwet, de Waterschapswet en de Crisis- en herstelwet op enkele punten van technische aard, alsmede van de Telecommunicatiewet ter herstel van een abuis (Verzamelwet Verkeer en Waterstaat 2010)
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5511/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 28 May 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Johann Singer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Flüge mit Hubschraubern des Bundesheeres <i>(von Bundeskanzler Werner Faymann)</i>
Report· HearingS.Hrg.111-657published
United States · United States Senate · 27 May 2010
Question· writtenPQ 198asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2010
225 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the tests that were carried out by the Irish Aviation Authority prior to the changing of the guidelines on air travel through volcanic ash conditions this week; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 196asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2010
223 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 647 of 3 November 2009, which stated that the International Civil Aviation Organisation would conduct a comprehensive audit of Ireland’s system for safety oversight of civil aviation early in 2010, if the ICAO audit in question has been completed and is available for public inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Proposal· PCCELEX 52010PC0266open
European Union · European Commission · 21 May 2010
Proposal· PCCELEX 52010PC0268open
European Union · European Commission · 21 May 2010
Question· writtenPQ 64asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2010
56 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make representations to the airlines serving the UK market to accept driving licences or other means of identity instead of a passport in view of the ongoing work to rule at the passport office; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Record· Brief regering2010Z08574concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 May 2010
Uitkomsten van evaluatie van zelfregulerende maatregel in de luchtvaartsector
Record· Schriftliche Anfrage - BR2758/J-BR/2010schriftliche anfrage - br
Austria · Federal Council · 19 May 2010
Anfrage der Bundesräte Johann Ertl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Priority-Terminal <i>(Grenzkontrollstelle am Flughafen Wien-Schwechat)</i>
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2010
37 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the actions being taken directly by her Department to stem the continued haemorrhage of foreign tourists visiting Ireland; the impact that the removal of the air travel tax would have in promoting Ireland as a potential destination for tourists; the actions her Department and the semi-State bodies under its aegis are taking regarding the impact of the ash cloud which is seriously affecting foreign tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 63 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2010
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); and (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for granting Taiwan observer status in the ICAO.
Bill· HRH.R. 5321 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2010
Airport Security Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment. Directs the Assistant Secretary to require airport operators to: (1) display conspicuous notices summarizing the program at each airport entrance; and (2) require law enforcement personnel to monitor the airport to prevent violations and escort air travelers who are authorized to carry a firearm. Prescribes criminal penalties for nonauthorized individuals who knowingly possess a firearm at a covered airport.
Bill· HRH.R. 5307 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2010
Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to ultralight aircraft.
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5331/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 12 May 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Fluggastentschädigung nach der VO (EG) Nr. 261/2004 - Beschwerden von Fluggästen 2009
Bill· HRH.R. 5280 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2010
Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2010 - Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) energy performance plan to be taken into consideration in other DOD planning, including the National Security Strategy and the Quadrennial Defense Review. Provides a DOD procurement preference for goods and services produced using sustainable environmental practices. Requires: (1) specified percentages of DOD electric energy to be produced from renewable energy sources; (2) consideration of certain environmentally sustainable practices under the DOD energy performance plan; and (3) application to contractors operating government-owned facilities and contract tenants and concessionaires of DOD requirements regarding the use of renewable energy and energy-efficient products. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to obligate specified funds under the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 to carry out energy conservation projects. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an assessment of improved building efficiency (including insulation and energy and water usage) at DOD facilities. Requires: (1) the conversion to electric or hybrid propulsion, by the end of FY2015, of the military and defense agency fleet of petroleum-derived non-tactical motor vehicles; and (2) a procurement preference with respect to electric or hybrid propulsion vehicles. Extends the conversion requirement to contractor-operated, government-owned vehicles. Directs: (1) the Secretary of each military department to report to Congress identifying hybrid-drive technologies suitable for incorporation into the next reset and recap of tactical-fleet military ground vehicles; and (2) the Secretary to submit to Congress a testing and certification plan for the development, and use by the end of FY2016, of biofuel derived from materials that do not compete with food stocks and is suitable for use as military aviation fuel. Authorizes the Secretary to waive the implementation or operation of any provision of this Act after certifying to Congress that such implementation or operation would adversely impact U.S. national security.
Decision· DCELEX 32010D0302in force
European Union · EUR-Lex · 10 May 2010
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5240/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 5 May 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Christoph Hagen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend EUROCOPTER <i>(Ankauf und Einsatz von Polizeihubschraubern)</i>
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5266/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 5 May 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Wolfgang Zanger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend die durchschnittlichen Einkommen der Austro Control Österreichische Gesellschaft für Zivilluftfahrt mbH
Report· HearingH.Hrg.111published
United States · United States House of Representatives · 5 May 2010
Question· writtenPQ 104asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
137 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 7 October 2009, if he will abolish the €10 air travel tax in view of the recent volcanic ash crisis and the losses incurred by Irish airlines as a result of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 54asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
87 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on Ireland’s ferry connectivity in view of the recent total suspension of air travel services; if he is developing proposals to enhance ferry connectivity at present; the position regarding the development of the Bremore Port proposals; if he will undertake a strategic review of Irish port capacity and operations to 2030 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 46asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
78 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the air passenger protection rights for travellers in the context of the recent volcanic ash crisis that caused such disruption for air passengers at Irish and international airports; if he is monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis to ensure that all passengers who were disrupted have their full passenger rights honoured in terms of their right to care; his views on whether major airlines indicated that they may not comply with the law in this regard; when he will publish his plans for an air passenger fund; if the airlines will have to contribute to this fund; when it will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 38asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
69 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent he directly or in consort with his EU colleagues has evaluated the impact of the grounding of aircraft arising from emissions from the Icelandic volcanic eruption; the degree of emissions and of ash from the volcano in question on a weekly basis since the initial eruption; if issues have been identified as to the way that an island nation unilaterally or in conjunction with the EU can deal with such a crisis without jeopardising safety requirements and at the same time meet in some part the travel requirements of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
82 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by the European Commission President and the Transport Commissioner on any initiatives to support airlines similar to those that occurred after 9-11; if he is satisfied with the performance of the Government taskforce on emergency planning during the volcanic ash crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
62 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the statement made by the EU Transport Commissioner that national Governments would have to compensate airlines, he will introduce a scheme to compensate Irish airlines who have been adversely affected as a result of the recent volcanic ash crisis and the closure of airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
50 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport the economic cost to the Irish aviation sector of the recent closure of airspace due to volcanic ash cloud; if he has received any requests for State aid as a result of the closure of air space; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
44 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his request for the Dublin Airport Authority to confirm that it has the capacity to operate Terminal 2 satisfactorily within the parameters set by the Commission for Aviation Regulation; when a final decision will be made in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010
41 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent meetings with European Union Transport Ministers; if plans were drawn up to establish a central air navigation system for Europe or a wider Functional Airspace Block; the way this new agency will function; when it will be operational; the further way it will interact with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Commission of Aviation Regulation; if he has satisfied himself with the new three-tier guidelines for aircraft flying through areas with volcanic ash; if regulatory authorities had been requesting, for at least three years, a review of ash levels through which airplanes can fly; the cost to Irish airlines and businesses of the recent disruption to air travel due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption; the suggestions he has made to the EU on a support package for airlines in crisis due to the volcanic eruption; if he has further satisfied himself with the level of protection afforded to air passengers under EU law during the aviation closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· COD2009/0063(COD)voted
European Union · European Parliament · 5 May 2010
Report· DCCELEX 52010DC0210open
European Union · European Commission · 5 May 2010
Question· Mündliche Frage17/1534open
Germany · German Bundestag · 30 April 2010
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br />
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Wie begründet die Bundesregierung, dass die Entscheidung, den kontrollierten Sichtflug (CVFR) auf Antrag der Airlines und auf Genehmigung durch das Luftfahrt-Bundesamt zuzulassen, am Montag, dem 19. April 2010 erfolgte, ohne dass das Forschungsflugzeug des Deutschen Zentrums für Luftund Raumfahrt „Falcon 20E“ bereits gestartet war und entsprechende Messwerte über die Konzentration der Asche im deutschen Luftraum vorlagen?
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 272 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2010
Recognizes the many contributions made by general aviation pilots and operators to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Encourages the continued generosity of general aviation pilots and operators in the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.
Question· writtenPQ 139asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2010
171 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the response by each Irish embassy or consulate by location regarding the manning of out of hours service provided to the public by each such embassy or mission during the recent aviation crisis; the number of calls received; if emergency funding was requested and provided; the policy regarding the way medical queries were dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 49asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2010
79 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he has met or been briefed by airlines (details supplied) on the air travel tax; his views on the recent statements (details further supplied) on the negative impact of the air travel tax on Irish transport and tourism; the cost benefit analysis of the cost per year of abolishing the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 31asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2010
61 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the economy and to the Exchequer, both directly and indirectly, arising from the grounding of commercial airlines due to the preponderance of dangerous volcanic ash in the atmosphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· SS. 3272 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2010
Close the Revolving Door Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a permanent ban (currently, a two-year ban) on lobbying contacts by any former Member of Congress or elected officer of the Senate or the House of Representatives with any Member, officer, or employee of either house of Congress or any employee of any other legislative office. Provides for a six-year lobbying ban (currently, a one-year ban) on former congressional staff. Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to: (1) require the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives to maintain a joint Internet website for the disclosure of lobbying activity called "lobbyist.gov;" (2) require a substantial lobbying entity (defined as an incorporated entity that employs more than three federally-registered lobbyists during a filing period) to file annually with the Secretary and Clerk a list of any employee or contractor who is a former Member of Congress or congressional staff person who made at least $100,000 in any one year, who worked for a total of four years or more in that capacity, or who had a job title that contained the terms Chief of Staff, Legislative or Staff Director, Counsel, Professional Staff Member, Communications Director, or Press Secretary; (3) require the Secretary and the Clerk to provide a copy of the filings of substantial lobbying entities to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia; and (4) increase from $200,000 to $500,000 the civil penalty for intentional failure to correct a defective filing of lobbying activity. Prohibits any person who is a registered lobbyist or an agent of a foreign principal, within six years after leaving such position, from being hired by a Member or committee of either house of Congress with whom that lobbyist or agent has had substantial lobbying contact, subject to a waiver based on a compelling national need. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit: (1) a political committee from making any expenditure or reimbursement for noncommercial air travel by a candidate for federal office; and (2) a lobbyist from making any contribution of U.S. or foreign currency to or for the benefit of any candidate for federal office.
Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz684 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz
Austria · National Council · 27 April 2010
Bundesgesetz über Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei ausländischen Luftfahrzeugen und Luftfahrtunternehmen
Question· writtenPQ 193asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2010
230 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport in view of the recent volcanic ash crisis, which resulted in airports closing down across Europe and the knock-on financial implications for airlines, and in further view of the importance of air travel to Ireland as an island nation, his plans to develop a long-term strategic vision for aviation in Ireland, with particular reference to the difficulties faced by airports such as Shannon Airport; if he will put a team in place to draw up this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 188asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2010
225 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the discussion he has had with Irish airlines regarding the impact of the closure of air space caused by the volcanic ash cloud; if he has received requests for State aid as a result of the closure of air space; the details of the meeting he had with European Transport Ministers on 19 April 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 61 (111th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2010
Recognizes the many contributions of the general aviation pilots and industry to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Encourages the continued generosity of general aviation pilots and operators in the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.
Law· HRH.R. 5147 (111th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2010
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 3, 2010: (1) increased excise taxes on aviation fuels and the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects, and extends such authorization through July 3, 2010. Sets forth a formula for calculating funding apportionments of airport improvement program (AIP) projects by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Extends through July 3, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make AIP project grants. Extends through July 3, 2010: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at nonhub airports; and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to extend through July 3, 2010, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft, and grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through September 30, 2010. Extends through September 30, 2010, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through July 3, 2010: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility projects under the AIP; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development project grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee. Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through July 3, 2010: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP project costs; and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport. Extends through July 3, 2010, and increases for the 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) civil aviation research and development.
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5129/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 23 April 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend tagelanges "Vulkanasche-Chaos" im Luftverkehr
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5139/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 23 April 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Roman Haider, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Vulkanausbruch und Reiseinformation <i>(Beeinträchtigung des Personen- und Frachtluftverkehrs)</i>
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage5140/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 23 April 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Roman Haider, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Vulkanausbruch und Reiseinformation <i>(Beeinträchtigung des Personen- und Frachtluftverkehrs)</i>