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Question· writtenPQ 1132asked

1132. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 5 May 2016, to outline in full the "considerable, wider aviation safety and economic benefits to Ireland" he is referring to in relation to the discretionary exempting of the military of the United States of America from en route charges, and if those benefits fully offset the loss to the Exchequer of approximately €3 million per year from this exemption. [9956/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2016

1132. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 5 May 2016, to outline in full the "considerable, wider aviation safety and economic benefits to Ireland" he is referring to in relation to the discretionary exempting of the military of the United States of America from en route charges, and if those benefits fully offset the loss to the Exchequer of approximately €3 million per year from this exemption. [9956/16]

Question· Kleine Anfrage18/8469open

Fluggastrechte in Deutschland

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 May 2016

Stand der Änderung der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 261/2004, verspätete Starts und Landungen sowie Flugausfälle 2011 bis 2015, betroffene Passagiere, Entschädigung, personelle Ausstattung des Luftfahrt-Bundesamtes, Ordnungswidrigkeitsverfahren, Ordnungsgelder, Informationen der Fluggäste, Informationspflicht der Fluggesellschaften, "Vor-Ort-Kontrollen" des LBA an Flughäfen, festgestellte Mängel und Konsequenzen, Verbraucherinformation in Bezug auf Fluggastrechte und Rolle der Schlichtungsstelle, Schlichtung durch die SÖP bzw. Behördliche Schlichtungsstelle Luftverkehr beim Bundesamt für Justiz<br /> (insgesamt 20 Einzelfragen)

Question· Written questionHL HL8241withdrawn

Aviation: Biofuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 May 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the carbon savings that could result from increasing the use of biofuels in UK aviation.

Question· Written questionHL HL8242withdrawn

Aviation: Fuels

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 May 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what funding is available for research and development into sustainable aviation fuels.

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the evaluations and investigations he has undertaken, when consulted by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, as part of the munitions permit application process, that lead to conclusions regarding the likelihood that munitions being carried through Irish airspace will or will not be used to commit war crimes or human rights abuses. [8717/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2016

129. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the evaluations and investigations he has undertaken, when consulted by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, as part of the munitions permit application process, that lead to conclusions regarding the likelihood that munitions being carried through Irish airspace will or will not be used to commit war crimes or human rights abuses. [8717/16]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 21 April 2016, the protocol and criteria he uses in assessing applications for permits to carry munitions through Irish airspace, including whether he seeks opinions for every permit, and if not, the reason he seeks advice in some instances, but not in others; and the basis on which he refuses an application for a permit to carry munitions through Irish airspace. [8716/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2016

128. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 21 April 2016, the protocol and criteria he uses in assessing applications for permits to carry munitions through Irish airspace, including whether he seeks opinions for every permit, and if not, the reason he seeks advice in some instances, but not in others; and the basis on which he refuses an application for a permit to carry munitions through Irish airspace. [8716/16]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if drones operated by the military of the United States of America that are overflying any jurisdiction anywhere in the world are controlled or operated from any location in Ireland; if permits for such activities have been sought or issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8714/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2016

127. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if drones operated by the military of the United States of America that are overflying any jurisdiction anywhere in the world are controlled or operated from any location in Ireland; if permits for such activities have been sought or issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8714/16]

Bill· HRH.R. 5075 (114th)referred

AIM Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2016

Airplane Impacts Mitigation Act of 2016 or the AIM Act of 2016 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter into an agreement with an eligible institution of higher education to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on residents exposed to a range of noise and air pollution levels from such flights. The study shall: focus on residents in Boston, Chicago, New York, the northern California metroplex, Phoenix, and not more than three additional metropolitan areas that each contain at least one international airport; consider the health impacts on residents living partly or wholly within the land area underneath the flight paths most frequently used by aircraft flying below 10,000 feet; and consider only those health impacts that manifest during the physical implementation of the NextGen RNAV program on flights departing from or arriving at an international airport located in one of such metropolitan areas. An institution of higher education is eligible to conduct the study if it: has a school of public health that has participated in the FAA Center of Excellence for Aircraft Noise and Aviation Emissions Mitigation, has a Center for Environmental Health that receives funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, is located in one of the areas within the scope of the study, applies to the FAA in a timely fashion, demonstrates that it is qualified to conduct such a study, and agrees to submit its findings to the FAA within two years after entering into such an agreement.

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of the Dublin Airport Authority pension scheme and the cuts incurred by the deferred Irish aviation superannuation scheme pensioners (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8481/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2016

91. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of the Dublin Airport Authority pension scheme and the cuts incurred by the deferred Irish aviation superannuation scheme pensioners (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8481/16]

Law· HRH.R. 5065 (114th)enacted

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2016

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to: notify air carriers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening personnel of TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption guidelines allowing baby formula, breast milk, and juice on airlines; and include training on all special procedures under TSA's travel guidelines for TSA security screening personnel.

Bill· HRH.R. 5056 (114th)referred

Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2016

Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to update: the Transportation Sector Security Rick Assessment for the aviation sector, the Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Perimeter and Access Control Security for airports (as well as conduct a system-wide assessment of airport access control points and airport perimeter security), and the 2012 National Strategy for Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security.

Question· Written questionUIN 35266answered

Aviation: Security

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the security of airports of security scanning all bags before they are allowed into an airport building.

Question· Written questionUIN 35413answered

Aviation: Public Service Obligations

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 April 2016 to Question 34715, and with reference to paragraph 15.20 of the Airports Commission: Final Report, published in July 2015, what response he has made to the Airports Commi

Bill· SS. 2844 (114th)open

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2016

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017 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 Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Office of Inspector General. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides appropriations to HUD for: Management and Administration, Program Office Salaries and Expenses, the Working Capital Fund, 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. Provides appropriations to 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 U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and the Surface Transportation Board. Rescinds specified unobligated balances from prior appropriations. Sets forth permissible, restricted, and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the degree to which regional airports are expected to continue to play a major part in the national transport network in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7729/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2016

523. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the degree to which regional airports are expected to continue to play a major part in the national transport network in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7729/16]

Question· Written questionUIN 34715answered

Aviation: Public Service Obligations

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 18 April 2016 to Question 33638, whether his Department has recently requested any advice from the European Commission on the compliance with state aid rules of awarding Public Service

Question· Written questionUIN 34270answered

Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to update its 2013 aviation demand forecasts before publishing an updated version of the 2013 Aviation Policy Framework.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage8974/Jschriftliche anfrage

Drohnen und der damit verbundenen Rechtslage

Austria · National Council · 15 April 2016

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Philipp Schrangl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien betreffend Drohnen und die damit verbundene Rechtslage <i>(in Bezug auf Verletzungen der Privatsphäre)</i>

Question· Written questionUIN 33981answered

Aviation: Exhaust Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking in preparation for the International Civil Aviation Organisation meeting in autumn 2016 to ensure an agreement for controlling international aviation emissions; and who he plans will rep

Question· Written questionUIN 34117answered

Aviation: Security

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procedures her Department has to ensure that aviation watch lists are cross-referenced with passenger manifests; and what steps her Department takes in instances of failure of such procedures.

Question· writtenPQ 859asked

859. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of permits requested and granted in 2015 for the carrying of munitions of war through Ireland or through Irish airspace; the countries that made these requests; and the airlines that requested the permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6978/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2016

859. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of permits requested and granted in 2015 for the carrying of munitions of war through Ireland or through Irish airspace; the countries that made these requests; and the airlines that requested the permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6978/16]

Question· writtenPQ 853asked

853. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of troops of the United States of America who transited through Shannon Airport in County Clare in 2015; the number of permits to carry munitions of war through Ireland or through Irish airspace requested and issued in 2015; the countries that made these requests; and the airlines that requested the permits. [6874/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2016

853. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of troops of the United States of America who transited through Shannon Airport in County Clare in 2015; the number of permits to carry munitions of war through Ireland or through Irish airspace requested and issued in 2015; the countries that made these requests; and the airlines that requested the permits. [6874/16]

Bill· HRH.R. 4945 (114th)referred

American Space Renaissance Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2016

American Space Renaissance Act This bill directs the President to develop: a doctrine for the Armed Forces and the intelligence community governing the U.S. response to efforts by state and nonstate actors deliberately to deny the United States or its allies or partners access to space or space operations, or degrade or destroy any of their government or commercial space assets; and a doctrine for the Armed Forces with respect to the rules of engagement for space forces. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall designate a DOD official to be Principal Defense Space Advisor on all space matters. DOD shall: develop and implement a strategy to increase interoperability across DOD space and cyberspace enterprises between systems that electronically share cyberspace situational awareness and space situational awareness data, and assess desirable protection capabilities to enhance integration of commercial space systems into national security space architectures. The President shall establish a National Executive Committee on Weather. DOD shall: develop a follow-on geomagnetic storm warning capability, carry out a pilot program to assess the potential viability of using commercial weather data in DOD weather modeling and forecasting, and establish a program to award up to four launch services contracts for venture-class launch missions. The Air Force shall contract with a private entity to carry out Satellite Control Network operations. The bill requires U.S. aeronautical and space activities to contribute materially to: the expansion of the human sphere of influence throughout the Solar System, being among the first to arrive at a destination in space and open it for subsequent use and development, and creation of infrastructure precursors to support future use and development of space. The bill establishes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Leadership and Advising Commission. NASA shall develop: a 20-year plan that outlines broad goals, including a designated five-year range for American astronauts to land on Mars; a 10-year plan that in part addresses the efficacy of the Asteroid Redirect Mission; multi-year budgets beginning in FY2018. NASA shall: formulate a plan for the remaining life of the International Space Station and continued human presence in low-Earth orbit, and establish a Commercial Habitat Pilot Program to demonstrate the viability of using commercially built on-orbit habitats to meet NASA human exploration and science missions. The bill establishes an Office of Commercial Space Transportation within the Department of Transportation (DOT), which shall in turn establish within it an Office of Spaceports to support and establish domestic commercial spaceports. DOT shall also designate a lead government agency for space traffic management activities and services. The Department of State shall seek to convene a meeting of nations to develop a unified space traffic management regime. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce shall promulgate rules regarding its treatment of weather data acquired from commercial space-based systems. Commerce shall report on the feasibility and benefits of reorganizing the Department to better coordinate and support its space-related economic and regulatory activities. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for 10% of the insured value of all payloads launched by a licensed domestic launch provider or on a launch vehicle meeting Buy American requirements Commerce shall make loan guarantees to a domestic commercial entity or a Federal Aviation Administation-licensed spaceport to promote job creation in the U.S. space sector and encourage startup companies. DOT shall establish a program to allow commercial entities to operate space training flights. The Internal Revenue Code is amended to allow an individual to elect to include in gross income gains from the sale or other disposal of stock or option-related compensation received for services rendered from a startup domestic commercial space company.

Question· Written questionUIN 33843answered

Aviation: Young People

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to encourage interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people.

Bill· SS. 2798 (114th)referred

Free Market Flights Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2016

Free Market Flights Act of 2016 This bill terminates on October 1, 2016, Department of Transportation authority to carry out the essential air service program. The bill requires deposit in the Treasury for deficit reduction of any overflight fees collected by the Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic control and related services that would otherwise be made available for the program.

Question· Written questionUIN 33638answered

Aviation: Public Service Obligations

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent advice have Ministers and officials in his Department received from the European Commission on the compliance with state aid rules of awarding Public Service Obligation subsidies that specify airpor

Question· Written questionHL HL7591answered

International Civil Aviation Organisation Assembly

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 April 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government who will be the lead UK representative at the International Civil Aviation Organisation Assembly in Montreal between 27 September and 7 October.

Bill· HRH.R. 4917 (114th)referred

Free Market Flights Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2016

Free Market Flights Act of 2016 This bill terminates on October 1, 2016, Department of Transportation authority to carry out the essential air service program. The bill requires deposit in the Treasury for deficit reduction of any overflight fees collected by the Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic control and related services that would otherwise be made available for the program.

Question· Written questionHL HL7396answered

St Helena: Aviation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 April 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial support they plan to provide to air services to and from St Helena when the new airport opens there.

Question· Written questionUIN 32959answered

Aviation: Lasers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 April 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 15 March 2016 to Question 30119, on aviation: lasers, what proportion of those cases ended in prosecution in each of the last five years.

Question· Written questionUIN 32977answered

Aviation: VAT Exemptions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 April 2016

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress his Department has made on its review of the treatment of VAT in airside retail shops.

Bill· SS. 2769 (114th)referred

A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2016

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prohibit any air carrier that transports passengers by aircraft as a common carrier for compensation from reducing the size, width, padding, or pitch of seats; the amount of leg room per seat; or the width of aisles on such aircraft. The FAA must prescribe regulations: (1) establishing minimum standards for space for the safety, health, and comfort of aircraft passengers; and (2) requiring each air carrier to prominently display on its website the amount of space available for each passenger on aircraft it operates.

Bill· SS. 2764 (114th)referred

Cyber AIR Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2016

Cybersecurity Standards for Aircraft to Improve Resilience Act of 2016 or the Cyber AIR Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require domestic or foreign air carriers and manufacturers of aircraft or electronic control, communications, maintenance, or ground support systems for aircraft to disclose to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) any attempted or successful cyberattack against any system on board an aircraft or against any maintenance or ground support system for aircraft. The FAA shall use the information obtained through such disclosures to: (1) improve the regulations (to be prescribed by DOT) to incorporate requirements relating to cybersecurity into the requirements for obtaining an air carrier operating certificate or a production certificate; and (2) notify air carriers, aircraft manufacturers, and other federal agencies of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in systems on board an aircraft or maintenance or ground support systems for aircraft. In prescribing such regulations, DOT must require: (1) all entry points to the electronic systems of each aircraft operating in U.S. airspace and maintenance or ground support systems for such aircraft to be equipped with reasonable measures to protect against cyberattacks; and (2) the periodic evaluation of, and updates to, such measures for security vulnerabilities using best security practices. The FAA must report to Congress annually on attempted and successful cyberattacks against any system on board an aircraft and against maintenance or ground support systems for aircraft. The Commercial Aviation Communications Safety and Security Leadership Group shall: (1) be responsible for evaluating the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of certain broadband wireless communications equipment designed for consumer use on board aircraft; and (2) require the implementation by air carriers, manufacturers, and communications service providers of technical and operational security measures it deems necessary to prevent cyberattacks that exploit such equipment.

Bill· SS. 2761 (114th)referred

FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2016

FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in considering flight paths or procedures as part of the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, to limit negative impacts on the human environment near airports. The FAA may give preference to overlays of existing flight paths or procedures to ensure compatibility with land use. The FAA shall appoint an FAA Community Ombudsman for each of its regions to: act as a liaison with communities regarding problems related to the impact of commercial aviation on the human environment; monitor the impact of System implementation on communities near affected airports; make recommendations to address community concerns and improve the use of community comments in FAA decisionmaking; and report periodically on the impact of commercial aviation on the human environment and on FAA responsiveness to community concerns. The FAA, in implementing the System, may not treat the establishment or revision of a flight path or procedure as covered by a categorical exclusion if an Ombudsman or airport operator submits notification that: (1) extraordinary circumstances exist, or (2) the establishment or revision will have a significant adverse impact on the human environment near such airport. The FAA, before treating such establishment or revision as covered by a categorical exclusion, shall provide notice and an opportunity for comment to persons affected. The bill requires the FAA to: (1) reconsider a flight path or procedure established or revised after February 14, 2012, as part of the implementation of the System if an Ombudsman or airport operator submits written notification that the establishment or revision is resulting in a significant adverse impact on the human environment near the airport, (2) provide notice of such reconsideration and an opportunity for public comment, (3) assess the impacts on the human environment, and (4) report on comments received, assessment results, and changes to be made.

Question· Schriftliche Frage18/8020open

Ergebnisse der Arbeitsgruppe aus Deutscher Flugsicherung und der schweizerischen Luftsicherung Skyguide zum Luftverkehr am Flughafen Zürich

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 April 2016

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Zu welchen Ergebnissen ist die Arbeitsgruppe aus DFS &ndash; Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH und der schweizerischen Flugsicherung skyguide (am 22. April 2013 von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft beschlossen) in den Fragen zum Verlauf möglicher Flugrouten, Flughöhen, Anzahl der Nordanflüge und Grenzabstand bei gekurvten Anflügen auf die Pisten 14 und 16 des Flughafens Zürich gekommen, und welche Schlussfolgerungen zieht die Bundesregierung aus diesen Ergebnissen (Antwort der Bundesregierung auf die Kleine Anfrage auf Bundestagsdrucksache 18/5336)?

Question· Written questionUIN 32623answered

Aviation: Working Hours

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 March 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will discuss with the European Aviation Safety Agency agreeing a minimum numbers of hours for airline pilots between each flight for EU and non-EU carriers entering EU airspace.

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme Pension (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5255/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2016

592. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme Pension (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5255/16]

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