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Question· Written questionUIN 69621answered

Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the cost of air travel.

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he and his Department have had with officials in Irish aviation with regard to lower emissions aircraft and overall emission reduction in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53213/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2021

141. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he and his Department have had with officials in Irish aviation with regard to lower emissions aircraft and overall emission reduction in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53213/21]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the funding Shannon Airport will have access to in the €126 million aviation package announced for Budget 2022; if it is being categorised as both a regional airport for the €36 million pool of funding and a State airport and will have access to the €90 million tranche; the breakdown of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53630/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2021

104. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the funding Shannon Airport will have access to in the €126 million aviation package announced for Budget 2022; if it is being categorised as both a regional airport for the €36 million pool of funding and a State airport and will have access to the €90 million tranche; the breakdown of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53630/21]

Bill· SS. 3186 (117th)referred

PATRIA Y VIDA Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 2021

Protecting Against Tyrants by Restoring Internet Access and Yielding Vital Interconnectivity in Designated Areas Act or the PATRIA Y VIDA Act This bill requires activities to expand the capacity of the U.S. government to transmit internet access and counter foreign internet censorship. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must obtain the capacity to transmit internet access domestically in the event of emergency-related network disruptions, while the Department of State must obtain the capacity to transmit internet access in foreign countries with repressive regimes. FEMA and the State Department must consult with other federal agencies on their efforts, including the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. Consulted agencies must provide necessary authorizations and support to allow FEMA and the State Department to transmit internet access. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must identify effective tools to counter large-scale internet censorship by foreign governments. In the event of increased demand for the tools, the FCC must rapidly provide funding to U.S. companies capable of deploying the tools to significant numbers of simultaneous users to circumvent internet censorship. The FCC and the U.S. Agency for Global Media must jointly report on matters concerning the capacity to domestically and globally transmit internet access and tools to circumvent internet censorship by foreign governments.

Question· Written questionUIN 69022answered

Aviation: Exhaust Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to support research and development of zero emission flight technology in the UK.

Question· Written questionUIN 69023answered

Aviation: Carbon Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to support the development of airport infrastructure for zero emission technology.

Question· Written questionUIN 68984answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of future GDP growth on air freight tonnage for (a) imports into and (b) exports from the UK.

Question· Written questionUIN 68985answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of new trade deals on the import and export volumes that will require air freight transportation.

Question· Written questionUIN 68986answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of internet sales on demand for air freight services.

Question· Written questionUIN 68987answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what modelling his Department has made of levels of future air freight volumes to and from the UK up to 2050.

Question· Written questionUIN 68988answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the annual tonnage of air freight that is (a) trucked from the UK to EU airports for onward carriage by air and (b) flown into EU airports and then trucked onwards into the UK.

Question· Written questionUIN 68989answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the air freight capacity available at (a) Heathrow (b) Stansted and (c) East Midlands airports.

Question· Written questionUIN 68990answered

Aviation: Freight

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of UK airfreight infrastructure required to accommodate (a) dedicated freighter aircraft using UK runway capacity, (b) belly freight on passenger aircraft served by exist

Question· Written questionUIN 69167answered

Treasury: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide the (a) departure airport, (b) arrival airport and (c) date of each domestic flight he has taken since 13 February 2020.

Bill· SS. 3158 (117th)referred

Space Technology Advisory Committee Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2021

Space Technology Advisory Committee Act of 2021 This bill sets out a process for reviewing applications and licenses for commercial space activities to determine whether an application or license poses a risk to national security or public safety. Specifically, the bill establishes a committee to assist the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Communications Commission review applications and licenses for the use of launch sites, launch and reentry vehicles, commercial spaceports, commercial Earth remote sensing satellites, or commercial satellite communications. For each application or license reviewed by the committee, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must issue a written assessment of any national security threat related to the application or license.

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Verzamelbrief Luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 November 2021

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Bill· HRH.R. 5827 (117th)referred

Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2021

Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to implement or revise its regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions that are necessary to (1) protect persons or property on the surface or in the air, (2) maintain air safety and efficiency, or (3) prevent the unsafe congestion of aircraft in the vicinity of an outdoor concert or music festival with an attendance of not fewer than 30,000 people per day.

Question· Written questionUIN 67259answered

UN Climate Conference 2021: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2021

To ask the President of COP26, how many and what proportion of UK Government ministers travelled by air to COP26 in Glasgow.

Question· Written questionUIN 67260answered

UN Climate Conference 2021: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2021

To ask the President of COP26, how many and what proportion of world leaders travelled to COP26 by air.

Bill· SS. 3125 (117th)referred

AERO Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2021

Aviation Emissions Reduction Opportunity Act or the AERO Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to award competitive grants for projects in the United States that support the production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel or the development of low-emission aviation technologies. Eligible grantees include, among others, state or local governments, air carriers, and research institutions.

Question· Written questionUIN 65379answered

Aviation: Carbon Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry.

Question· Written questionUIN 64564answered

Aviation: Forecasts

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to update its 2017 UK aviation forecasts.

Question· Written questionUIN 64565answered

Civil Aviation Authority: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what role he plans for local community representatives to have on the civil aviation authority's new environmental panel.

Question· Written questionUIN 64567answered

Aviation: Taxation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2021

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the introduction of a frequent flyer levy.

Question· Written questionUIN 63706answered

Aviation: Renewable Fuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to encourage investment in e-kerosene for aviation.

Bill· HRH.R. 5706 (117th)open

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2021

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry. Among other things, the bill requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment; sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel; directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality; assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.

Bill· SS. 3045 (117th)referred

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 2021

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to DOT for the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill provides appropriations to HUD for Management and Administration, Public and Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development, Housing Programs, the Federal Housing Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Policy Development and Research, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, the Information Technology Fund, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Access Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the Surface Transportation Board, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. The bill includes several provisions that establish requirements and authorities for HUD's programs and activities related to disaster relief and recovery. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Question· Written questionUIN 59824answered

Aviation: Crew

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress he has made on addressing concerns raised by the British Airline Pilots Association on the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on flight crews holding UK licences.

Question· Written questionUIN 59789answered

Aviation: Carbon Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help support the UK aviation industry in reaching their decarbonisation targets of net zero emissions by 2050.

Bill· HRH.R. 5640 (117th)referred

SAFE Drones Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 2021

Stop Acquiring Foreign Espionage Act of 2021 or the SAFE Drones Act This bill bans the procurement or use by the federal government of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are manufactured or assembled by foreign adversaries, with exceptions. The ban includes associated elements that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice are exempt from the restriction under specified circumstances. The bill sets forth further exemptions regarding the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Federal funds may not be used to procure certain UAS from a foreign adversary, with exceptions. All executive agencies must account for existing inventories of UAS manufactured or assembled by a foreign adversary in their personal property accounting systems. Inventory data related to UAS manufactured or assembled by a foreign adversary may be tracked at a classified level. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall prescribe regulations or guidance to implement this bill's requirements pertaining to federal contracts. Government-issued purchase cards may not be used to procure any UAS from a foreign adversary. The Office of Management and Budget shall (1) establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of UAS, taking into account information security; and (2) contract with a federally funded research and development center to study certain UAS-related issues.

Question· Written questionUIN 59065answered

Civil Aviation Authority: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will provide an update on the progress made on establishing the Civil Aviation Authority environmental panel.

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent reports that the Ethiopian state used its national airline to ferry arms into Ireland during the conflict in Tigray in November 2020; and if the Ethiopian authorities will cooperate in any checks deemed necessary at Dublin Airport to ensure that no violation of international aviation laws on the carrying of arms on civil aircraft takes place in view of a recent UN report that found multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations of human rights in that conflict. [50678/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2021

500. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent reports that the Ethiopian state used its national airline to ferry arms into Ireland during the conflict in Tigray in November 2020; and if the Ethiopian authorities will cooperate in any checks deemed necessary at Dublin Airport to ensure that no violation of international aviation laws on the carrying of arms on civil aircraft takes place in view of a recent UN report that found multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations of human rights in that conflict. [50678/21]

Bill· HRH.R. 5620 (117th)referred

Biojet Fuel Research Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2021

Biojet Fuel Research Act This bill establishes a sustainable aviation fuel working group that includes, among others, representatives of specified federal entities, Canada, Mexico, and aviation fuel and manufacturing industries. The working group must report on research and other needs to develop biojet fuels that are comparable in cost and safety to petroleum-based jet fuel.

Question· Written questionUIN 56902answered

Aviation: Fuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the environmental standards will be for fuels in aviation in the (a) UK and (b) EU; and whether his Department has plans to harmonise those rules.

Question· Written questionUIN 57395answered

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2021

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for the aviation industry beyond September 2021.

Question· Written questionUIN 57384answered

Aviation: Crew

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what (a) guidance and (b) support his Department has in place for commercial pilots licensed in the UK who may no longer be able to operate EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) registered aircraft.

Bill· HRH.R. 5584 (117th)referred

Fairness for Fallen Sailors Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 2021

Fairness for Fallen Sailors Act This bill revises federal law relating to individuals who die from an accident on the high seas. The bill amends current law to allow the personal representative of the estate of an individual whose death is caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas beyond three nautical miles from the shore of the United States, to bring a civil action in admiralty or in law against the person or vessel responsible. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the decedent's estate. The recovery in an action shall be fair compensation for the pecuniary loss sustained by the individuals for whose benefit the action is brought (currently), the pre-death pain and suffering of the decedent, and non-pecuniary damages for the loss of care, comfort, and companionship of a family member of a decedent. In an action related to death resulting from an aviation accident (under current law, this provision applies to commercial aviation accidents) occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the shore of the United States, additional compensation is recoverable for nonpecuniary damages, but punitive damages are not recoverable.

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the status of the appointment of an external mediator in the Irish Airport Authority as opposed to relying on the internal dispute resolution mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50180/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2021

89. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the status of the appointment of an external mediator in the Irish Airport Authority as opposed to relying on the internal dispute resolution mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50180/21]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport if he has received lobbying from air traffic controller representative groups requesting his intervention and calling for an external investigation of the governance and management structures of the Irish Aviation Authority; the response taken to date by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50178/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2021

88. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport if he has received lobbying from air traffic controller representative groups requesting his intervention and calling for an external investigation of the governance and management structures of the Irish Aviation Authority; the response taken to date by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50178/21]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage8212/Jschriftliche anfrage

Genehmigungen von Hubschrauberflügen in Naturparkflächen der Österreichischen Bundesforste AG

Austria · National Council · 13 October 2021

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Selma Yildirim, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Genehmigungen von Hubschrauberflügen in Naturparkflächen der Österreichischen Bundesforste AG

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role he foresees for the new university campus in Ennis, County Clare of the Technological University of the Shannon; if its plans to link with local business and innovation will include the Shannon Aviation Cluster and the Green Atlantic Project based in Moneypoint to provide renewable energy for the entire country and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49536/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2021

77. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role he foresees for the new university campus in Ennis, County Clare of the Technological University of the Shannon; if its plans to link with local business and innovation will include the Shannon Aviation Cluster and the Green Atlantic Project based in Moneypoint to provide renewable energy for the entire country and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49536/21]

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