Aviation

Tim’s Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2023

Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act or Tim's Act This bill increases compensation for federal wildland firefighters (including qualifying prevailing rate employees) and establishes related requirements. The bill increases the minimum rate of basic pay for firefighters at General Schedule (GS) levels 1 through 5 to at least the rate of pay for step 3 of GS-6. (A wildland firefighter engages in wildfire management activities, which include aviation, dispatch, and fuels management.)  The bill also increases the minimum rate of basic pay for wildland firefighters at GS-6 through 15 by specified percentages, with comparable increases to prevailing rate employees who are wildland firefighters. Next, the bill requires wildland firefighters (including prevailing rate employees) to be paid for sleep and rest periods when deployed to the field on continuous duty status to respond to a qualifying incident at 50% of their hourly rate of basic pay. The bill also mandates a nine-hour sleep and rest period for every 24-hour duty period.  The bill also establishes paid leave, a right to buy back service time for retirement credit purposes, and other benefits for wildland firefighters. The bill directs the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs within the Department of Labor to ensure that psychological stress-related injuries and illnesses correlated to fire protection work are compensated and to expedite related claims. Federally-employed firefighters who are not wildland firefighters must also receive pay and benefit increases comparable to the increases provided to wildland firefighters under this bill. 

AIR Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2023

Airlines Independent of Restrictions Act or the AIR Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to rescind no fly zone restrictions over Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland in Anaheim, California, imposed under Federal Aviation Administration Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and stop maintaining the restrictions imposed under such notices. DOT may not issue a regulation or a NOTAM to impose a no fly zone over Disney World or Disneyland for a period longer than 30 days, with specified exceptions for national security concerns.

Kosten Afrikareise von Bundeskanzler Nehammer

Austria · National Council · 4 May 2023

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Christian Hafenecker, MA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Kosten Afrikareise von Bundeskanzler Nehammer

81. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to publish legislation that would restrict or ban private jets from Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20824/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2023

81. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to publish legislation that would restrict or ban private jets from Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20824/23]

69. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any engagement with the Dublin Airport Authority, Irish Aviation Authority, An Bord Pleanála and Fingal County Council regarding the current operations at Dublin Airport on the use of the new north runway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20821/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2023

69. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any engagement with the Dublin Airport Authority, Irish Aviation Authority, An Bord Pleanála and Fingal County Council regarding the current operations at Dublin Airport on the use of the new north runway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20821/23]

Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 2023

Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of State, the Department of Energy, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Department of Defense to develop a strategy for a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities and protections at certain facilities at or near a U.S. international border (generally, facilities or assets considered high-risk or a potential target and that are related to certain DHS or DOJ missions).

94. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the names of major international airlines and-or airline groups with whom he had bilateral meetings with senior officials in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [20507/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2023

94. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the names of major international airlines and-or airline groups with whom he had bilateral meetings with senior officials in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [20507/23]

82. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the alleged backlisting of air traffic controllers by the Irish Aviation Authority. [20354/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2023

82. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the alleged backlisting of air traffic controllers by the Irish Aviation Authority. [20354/23]

81. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the alleged backlisting of air traffic controllers by the Irish Aviation Authority; if he is aware this is happening at a time when Dublin airspace is regularly forced to close because of air traffic controller staffing issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20353/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2023

81. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the alleged backlisting of air traffic controllers by the Irish Aviation Authority; if he is aware this is happening at a time when Dublin airspace is regularly forced to close because of air traffic controller staffing issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20353/23]

Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2023

Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act This bill exempts airport sponsors from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for releases of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. A sponsor is (1) a public agency that submits an application for financial assistance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) related to airport development and improvement, and (2) a private owner of a public-use airport that submits an application for financial assistance to DOT for the airport. Under the bill, a sponsor also includes a sponsor of the civilian portion of a joint-use airport or shared-use airport (i.e., airports owned by the government or military). Under the bill, the exemption only applies if the release of PFAS resulted from the use of an aqueous film forming foam and the use was (1) required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and (2) carried out in accordance with applicable FAA standards and guidance Liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity acts with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the use of an aqueous film forming foam.

Army: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 May 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the First Aviation Brigade to reach full operating capability.

Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2023

Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund Act of 2023 This bill establishes the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to fund the procurement, deployment, and sustainment of aviation security checkpoint technology. The TSA must fund this program using airport passenger security fees that are currently collected by the TSA.

UAS Integration Research Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2023

UAS Integration Research Act of 2023 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter into contracts to demonstrate or validate technology related to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. The FAA must solicit proposals from applicants who describe a project that relates to a topic of interest identified by the FAA, demonstrate technical merit, and involve a contract with a test range. The FAA must also identify topics of interest related to the integration of UAS into the national airspace, including detect and avoid capabilities, beyond visual line of sight operations, UAS traffic management, and UAS safety standards. The bill also extends the authority for the FAA's UAS Test Site Program though FY2028. The program provides verification of the safety of public and civil UAS, operations, and related navigation procedures before their integration into the national airspace system.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2023

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 202 3 This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault involving personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill specifies that NOAA's sexual harassment prevention and response policy applies to personnel such as observers, at-sea monitors, and voting members and staff of regional fishery management councils. The bill removes the requirement that certain acts, such as assault, intimidation, and sexual harassment of an observer or a data collector, be forcible in nature to be unlawful. The bill also requires NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to establish a policy for reporting to the Coast Guard the names of NOAA personnel who are the subject of certain claims. Specifically, such reports must identify employees or contractors who are the subject of a claim of an act or offense detrimental to good discipline and safety at sea (e.g., a claim of sexual assault substantiated by an investigation) or any other substantiated claim of an act or offense for which suspension or revocation of a credential is either mandatory or sought pursuant to certain Coast Guard regulations. Additionally, the bill directs NOAA to develop a restricted reporting system that allows employees and other personnel to confidentially report sexual harassment or assault and receive services without triggering an investigation. Finally, the bill also expands reporting requirements on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment.

Auswirkungen auf österreichischen Luftraum durch NATO-Übung "Air Defender 23"

Austria · National Council · 27 April 2023

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Christian Hafenecker, MA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Landesverteidigung betreffend Auswirkungen auf österreichischen Luftraum durch NATO-Übung "Air Defender 23"

Flugreisen seit Jänner 2023

Austria · National Council · 27 April 2023

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Andreas Kollross, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Flugreisen seit Jänner 2023

36. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will engage with the President of the United States to ensure that families of those who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max ET302 crash in 2019, including a person (details supplied) from County Clare, are not hindered in their pursuit for justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19628/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2023

36. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will engage with the President of the United States to ensure that families of those who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max ET302 crash in 2019, including a person (details supplied) from County Clare, are not hindered in their pursuit for justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19628/23]

Aviation: Fuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to require airports to use fuel blended with sustainable aviation fuel as legislated for in the EU; and what sustainable fuel targets they are considering.

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2023

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 This bill establishes the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation to (1) develop a skilled and robust U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; (2) serve as a national independent forum to support collaboration and cooperation between governmental, nongovernmental, and aviation and aerospace industry stakeholders regarding the advancement of the U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; and (3) serve as a repository for research conducted by institutions of higher education, research institutions, or other stakeholders regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce, or related technical and skill development. The center must perform the following duties improve access to aviation and aerospace education and related skills training to help grow the U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; support Armed Forces personnel and veterans seeking to transition to a career in civil aviation or an aerospace-related field through outreach, training, apprenticeships, or other means; and amplify and support the research and development efforts conducted as part of the National Aviation Research Plan and work done at the Federal Aviation Administration Centers of Excellence and Technical Centers regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce. Additionally, the center may issue grants to certain entities to, among other things, (1) establish new education programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance; (2) establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry; and (3) support outreach about educational opportunities and careers in the aviation maintenance industry.

Expanding Regional Airports Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2023

Expanding Regional Airports Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for general aviation and nonprimary commercial service airports to improve passenger and flight capacity. Grants may be used for (1) activities that improve passenger and flight capacity at the airport, including the expansion of passenger and property screening facilities, runway lengthening, hangar construction, and improving passenger facilities; and (2) costs incurred to comply with certain operational and security requirements. DOT must provide 3 to 10 grants per fiscal year to eligible airports (i.e., general aviation or nonprimary commercial service airports that serve a community with a population of at least 75,000).

Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2023

Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2023 This bill repeals various alternative fuels tax credits, including the tax credits for (1) alcohol used as fuel; (2) biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) sustainable aviation fuel; (4) clean fuel production; and (5) alcohol fuel, biodiesel, and alternative fuel mixtures. It also repeals the inclusion in gross income of alcohol and biodiesel fuels and payments for certain fuels not used for taxable purposes.

Aviation: Fuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department will take to reduce the cost of producing sustainable aviation fuel.

179. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if measures will be taken by his Department to ensure that there will be an improvement in the problem of flight cancellations occurring frequently at Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn, County Donegal; if he is aware of the problem with flight cancellations; what plans are in place to ensure that all flights are on schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19065/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2023

179. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if measures will be taken by his Department to ensure that there will be an improvement in the problem of flight cancellations occurring frequently at Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn, County Donegal; if he is aware of the problem with flight cancellations; what plans are in place to ensure that all flights are on schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19065/23]

150. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the absolute demand for gas in each sector, including electricity generation, residential, and industrial and commercial, broken down by retail, construction, laundry, leisure, air travel, data centres, pharma, hospitals and any other key sectors, for 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [19508/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2023

150. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the absolute demand for gas in each sector, including electricity generation, residential, and industrial and commercial, broken down by retail, construction, laundry, leisure, air travel, data centres, pharma, hospitals and any other key sectors, for 2022 and 2023, in tabular form. [19508/23]

149. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage change in demand for gas in all sectors, including electricity generation, residential, and industrial and commercial, broken down by retail, construction, laundry, leisure, air travel, data centres, pharma, hospitals, and any other key sectors for the year 2023, in tabular form. [19507/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2023

149. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage change in demand for gas in all sectors, including electricity generation, residential, and industrial and commercial, broken down by retail, construction, laundry, leisure, air travel, data centres, pharma, hospitals, and any other key sectors for the year 2023, in tabular form. [19507/23]

Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2023

Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act This bill addresses safety standards related to foreign aircraft repair stations. Specifically, the bill requires that all foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to at least one unannounced safety inspection each year. Further, mechanics and others working on U.S. registered aircraft at foreign repair stations are required to meet certain minimum certification or licensing standards. Air carriers must submit annual reports to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with respect to heavy maintenance work on aircraft (including on-wing aircraft engines) performed outside the United States. The bill also prohibits FAA officials from traveling internationally if a previously mandated final rule on drug and alcohol testing of employees at repair stations has not been published, with specified exceptions. In addition, the bill requires the FAA to initiate rulemaking to require certain employees of foreign repair stations to undergo security threat assessments.

Stand van zaken t.a.v. loodhoudende brandstoffen in de algemene luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 24 April 2023

Stand van zaken t.a.v. loodhoudende brandstoffen in de algemene luchtvaart

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2023

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act This bill establishes targets and standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplane flights and provides incentives for the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel. Specifically, this bill establishes a national goal to achieve a net 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from flights by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a low carbon fuel standard for aviation fuels. Under the standard, the EPA must set annual targets in order to reduce certain greenhouse gas emissions associated with aviation fuel by at least (1) 20% by 2030, and (2) 50% by 2050. Beginning in FY2025, the Department of Defense must make a bulk purchase of an amount of sustainable aviation fuel that is not less than 10% of the total amount of aviation fuel procured for operational purposes. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must implement a program that offers grants and cost-sharing agreements for projects to produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel. The projects must be located in the United States. Finally, the bill provides tax credits for the production of sustainable aviation fuel.

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 20 April 2023.#Blue Air Aviation SA v UCMR – ADA Asociaţia pentru Drepturi de Autor a Compozitorilor and Uniunea Producătorilor de Fonograme din România (UPFR) v Societatea Naţională de Transport Feroviar de Călători (SNTFC) 'CFR Călători' SA.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Intellectual property – Copyright and related rights – Directive 2001/29/EC – Article 3(1) – Communication to the public – Concept – Broadcasting of background music – Directive 2006/115/EC – Article 8(2) – Equitable remuneration – Mere provision of physical facilities – Sound equipment on board trains and aircraft – Presumption of communication to the public.#Joined Cases C-775/21 and C-826/21.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 20 April 2023

Hotărârea Curții (Camera a șasea) din 20 aprilie 2023.#Blue Air Aviation SA împotriva UCMR – ADA Asociaţia pentru Drepturi de Autor a Compozitorilor.#Trimitere preliminară – Proprietate intelectuală – Drept de autor și drepturi conexe – Directiva 2001/29/CE – Articolul 3 alineatul (1) – Comunicare publică – Noțiune – Difuzare de muzică ambientală – Directiva 2006/115/CE – Articolul 8 alineatul (2) – Remunerație echitabilă – Simplă furnizare de instalații – Echipamente de sonorizare la bordul trenurilor și al aeronavelor – Prezumție de comunicare publică.#Cauza C-775/21.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 20 April 2023

Verzoek om reactie op aangeboden petitie VNC en FNV Cabine m.b.t. (behoud) van duurzame werkgelegenheid in een duurzame luchtvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 April 2023

Verzoek om reactie op aangeboden petitie VNC en FNV Cabine m.b.t. (behoud) van duurzame werkgelegenheid in een duurzame luchtvaart

Actieplan - Programma Onbemande Luchtvaart 2023-2025

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 April 2023

Actieplan - Programma Onbemande Luchtvaart 2023-2025

FISCAL YEAR 2024 ROTARY WING AVIATION BUDGET REQUEST

United States · United States House of Representatives · 19 April 2023

Aviation: Costs

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an estimate of the potential impact of the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel on the cost of flights in the next five years.

Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2023

Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act This bill establishes a Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation. The committee must advise the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on matters related to the education, training, mentorship, outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in the aviation industry. Membership in the committee must include representatives from aviation-related manufacturers, commercial air carriers, general aviation operators, unmanned aircraft systems operators, airports, aviation training and maintenance providers, labor organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry.

Specific risks associated with the use of COVID-19 vaccines in aviation

European Union · European Parliament · 19 April 2023

Rapport Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid inzake ‘Motorstoring tijdens initiële klimfase, Boeing 747-412BCF, Meerssen’

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 April 2023

Rapport Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid inzake ‘Motorstoring tijdens initiële klimfase, Boeing 747-412BCF, Meerssen’

Aviation: Immigration Controls

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of to Question 176575 on Aviation: Immigration Controls, what were the UK regional differences in the submission of General Aviation Reports for (a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) W

983. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware that many Bolivian citizens travelling to Ireland to commence English language studies are being denied boarding their flight to Dublin, with airlines reporting that they are acting on instructions from the Irish immigration authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17349/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 2023

983. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware that many Bolivian citizens travelling to Ireland to commence English language studies are being denied boarding their flight to Dublin, with airlines reporting that they are acting on instructions from the Irish immigration authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17349/23]

Transportation Innovation Coordination Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2023

Transportation Innovation Coordination Act This bill directs the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to study, plan, coordinate, and implement decarbonization of (1) aircraft, airports, and aviation; (2) maritime transportation; and (3) medium- and heavy-duty transportation vehicles. The joint office facilitates collaboration between the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation. Specifically, the bill requires the joint office to support decarbonization efforts such as research and technical assistance related to the development, operation, and maintenance of sustainable aircraft, low- or zero-emission vessels, and medium- and heavy-duty transportation vehicles; data sharing on the installation, operation, and maintenance of charging and refueling infrastructure at airports, ports, and freight facilities; the development and deployment of workforce training programs related to charging and refueling infrastructure at airports and ports; the transition from leaded fuel usage by commercial and general aviation; and the development and establishment of green maritime corridors. The joint office must also support research and funding related to the decarbonization of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and other freight transportation equipment and operations. This includes charging and fueling infrastructure, as well as the development and deployment of alternative sustainable low-carbon fuels, including biofuels, clean hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia, and associated powertrain technologies (e.g., batteries and hydrogen internal combustion engines). 

Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government plans to publish the findings of the consultation on aviation consumer policy reform.

Prime Minister: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 April 2023

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March to Question 169228 on Cabinet Office: Aviation, on how many occasions (a) the Prime Minister and (b) his predecessors travelled overseas on non-scheduled flights with members o

Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2023

Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prohibit air carriers from reducing the size of passenger seats on aircraft until the FAA issues a final rule establishing minimum dimensions for passenger seats.

Flightmare Prevention Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2023

Flightmare Prevention Act of 2023 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum requirements for aviation enterprise resource planning systems that are used by domestic air carriers and necessary for passenger safety. These technology systems and software are used by air carriers for operational management, including for crew planning and communication, building flight schedules, and making changes to flight paths.

Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2023

Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act This bill provides airports with the option to use funds provided under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to repair and replace sound insulation in residential buildings. Under current policy, airports may use AIP funds for one-time sound insulation projects for residential buildings. This bill provides airports a one-time waiver to use AIP funds to carry out repair and replacement of sound insulation for residential buildings if the airport previously received federal assistance or federally authorized airport assistance for the insulation and (1) it is justified due to increased aircraft noise, or (2) the previously installed sound insulation has resulted in structural deterioration. To qualify, the building or structure must currently fall within the Day Night Level (DNL) 65 noise standard. If not, it must have fallen within this standard at the time of the initial noise mitigation, and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliant noise auditor must determine that such sound insulation treatment caused physical damage to the residence; or the materials used were of low quality and have deteriorated, broken, or otherwise no longer function as intended. Additionally, an airport and the property owner must exhaust funding available through warranties, insurance coverage, and legal remedies for the previously installed insulation. An FAA compliant noise auditor must also inspect the residence and determine that the previously installed insulation resulted in structural deterioration that was not caused by the property owner's or airport's negligence, or due to the homeowner's actions.

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the Joint Committee under the Agreement on civil aviation safety between the European Union and Japan, with regard to the adoption of the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee

European Union · European Commission · 17 April 2023

Aviation: Fuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress has been made on the construction of sustainable aviation fuel production plants by the five Advanced Fuels Fund competition winners.

Animals: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with airlines on the transport of (a) dogs and (b) other animals by air.

Pets: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will review her Department's policy that pets travelling by air into the United Kingdom should be treated as cargo.

Airlines: County Courts

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that airlines operating in the UK meet their obligations in response to county court judgements, in the context of outstanding and unpaid county