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32 records in 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 30 December 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 25 November 1983
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983
Air Travel Compensation Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to create a sole and exclusive right of action to recover commercial aviation accident compensation. Declares that the district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction of actions brought under this Act. Entitles any person who recovers such compensation to recover reasonable costs, including expert witness and attorney fees. Requires domestic air carriers, airframe manufacturers, aircraft engine manufacturers, and air traffic control system suppliers to maintain financial protection as liability insurance for aircraft accidents. Requires the establishment of a Claims Payment Facility after an aircraft incident if: (1) the liability arising out of such incident exceeds the aggregate limit of liability; or (2) such incident is a terrorist aircraft incident. Finances such Facility by imposing a surcharge upon each passenger ticket and waybill for freight services after the occurrence of an incident.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983
Commends Delta Air Lines for its dedication and commitment to the abatement of aircraft noise.
France · Senate · 9 November 1983
United States · United States Senate · 31 October 1983
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board to suspend or terminate the permit of any foreign air carrier which pays substandard wages to domestic ground crews.
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1983
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce for calendar year 1984 the rates of aviation-related excise taxes on: (1) airline passengers; (2) seats, berths, etc.; (3) use of international travel facilities; (4) air cargo; (5) aviation fuel; and (6) gasoline. Continues such reduced rates for subsequent calendar years if the unobligated balance in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund is at least $2,300,000,000.
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1983
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce for calendar years 1984 and 1985 the rates of aviation-related excise taxes on: (1) airline passengers; (2) seats, berths, etc.; (3) use of international travel facilities; (4) air cargo; (5) aviation fuel; and (6) gasoline.
Germany · German Bundestag · 30 September 1983
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1983
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States owes the Japanese a debt of gratitude for their cooperation in connection with the Korean Air Lines tragedy.
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1983
Korean Airlines Victims' Claims Act - Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to provide for the determination of the validity and amounts of outstanding claims against the Soviet Union for the loss of life and property of the 61 U.S. citizens who were onboard the Korean Air Lines airplane that was shot down on September 1, 1983. Directs the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to receive and determine the validity and amounts of claims by survivors of the victims of the Korean Air Lines incident. Permits a claim to be considered only if the property right on which it is based was owned by U.S. nationals on the date of loss and only to the extent that the claim has been held by U.S. nationals continuously from the date that the loss occurred until the date of filing with the Commission. Directs the Commission to certify to each claimant the amount determined by the Commission to be the loss suffered by the claimant which is covered by this Act. Provides for consolidated awards if the claim, at the time of the award, is vested in persons other than the person by whom the original loss was sustained. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish in the Treasury the Claims Fund for the payment of unsatisfied claims of U.S. nationals against the Soviet Union. Directs the Commission to certify to the Secretary each award. Sets forth the manner of payment of the awards. Requires the Commission to complete its affairs in connection with settling claims within six months of the date for filing claims. Requires other departments to make available to the Commission certain records relating to the claims. Authorizes appropriations. Limits the percentage of an award that may be collected as a fee for services rendered on behalf of a claimant. Directs the Secretary of State to initiate negotiations to conclude an agreement with the Soviet Union which would provide for payment in full of all such awards.
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1983
Aviation Tax-Reduction Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the gasoline excise tax any gasoline sold for use as a fuel in an aircraft. Provides for adjustments to the excise tax on noncommercial aviation fuel (presently 12 cents per gallon on gasoline and 14 cents per gallon on jet fuel). Sets forth a formula for the calculation of such adjustments based on total amounts appropriated from the Aviation Trust Fund each fiscal year. Exempts from the special fuels excise tax any fuel used in aircraft involved in agricultural activities. Provides for adjustments to: (1) the passenger ticket tax; (2) the cargo waybill tax; and (3) the excise tax on aircraft tires and tubes.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1983
States that the United States: (1) condemns the Soviet destruction of Korean Air Lines Flight 7 and calls for an explanation from the Soviets; (2) extends its sympathies to the families who lost loved ones and supports their rights to obtain compensation from the Soviets; (3) calls on the Soviets to assist in the recovery of the remains of the victims; (4) reaffirms the actions against Aeroflot and calls for an international investigation by the International Civil Aviation Organization; (5) urges the international community to demand that the Soviets modify its air defense procedures to assure the safety of commercial airliners; (6) urges other nations to join the United States in applying sanctions against Soviet civil aviation; (7) notes that Soviet refusal of responsibility raises doubts among the world community over the Soviet's willingness to behave as a responsible member of the international community; and (8) urges our allies to cooperate with the United States in implementing additional sanctions against the Soviet's until certain conditions are met.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1983
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the community of nations should condemn the Soviet Union for the death of 269 civilians who were on board Korean Air Lines flight 7; (2) the Soviet Union should apologize for its act and accept responsibility for the payment of compensation to such victims' families; and (3) all nations should support the President's proposal to deny landing and refueling privileges to Soviet airliners and should enforce such denial until the Soviet Union has met specified conditions.
Germany · German Bundestag · 5 August 1983
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate standards for an airborne collision avoidance system for civil and military aircraft within one year of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1983
United States International Aviation Support Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) initiate technical assistance programs with aviation authorities of other governments; and (2) initiate programs to assist U.S. firms in the export of aerospace products and services. Amends the International Aviation Facilities Act to include private entities as parties from which the Secretary and the Chief of the Weather Bureau may accept funds for facilities supplied or services performed. Declares that such funds include the receipt of in-kind services and describes such services. Provides for the imposition of compensating charges to foreign aircraft whose governments impose excessive or discriminatory user charges to U.S. registered aircraft. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish an international aerospace exchange program. Establishes the International Aviation Services Fund for the deposit of funds received under the International Aviation Facilities Act, funds received by the FAA for certain certification services, and such sums as may be credited as provided by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to expend from the Fund such amounts as necessary to carry out the provisions of such Act. Requires an increase in personnel ceilings for the Department of Transportation for which the costs are substantially reimbursed under this Act and the International Aviation Facilities Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1983
Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pay premium pay to an employee assigned to a computer program analyst position classified not lower than GS-9, located in an air traffic control center or terminal or a flight service station, and the duties of which are directly involved in, or responsible for, the operation and maintenance of the air traffic control system. Makes this Act applicable to such service performed after August 2, 1981, by any individual who: (1) is an FAA employee upon enactment of this Act; or (2) retired or died after such date.
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1983
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum, plus interest, to named airline employees who were plaintiffs in a congressional reference case.
Germany · German Bundestag · 10 June 1983
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require fire equipment on certain passenger-carrying aircraft in the lavatory and galley areas.
Germany · German Bundestag · 13 May 1983
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to revise the definition of "public aircraft" to mean any aircraft owned and operated by any State, territorial, or local government. (Currently, such term means any aircraft used exclusively in the service of such a government.)
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1983
Aviation Drug-Trafficking Control Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revoke the airman certificate of any person who has been convicted of violations (other than simple possession) of State or Federal law relating to controlled substances. Requires the Administrator to revoke the airman certificate of any person who has knowingly transported any controlled substance, where such transportation is prohibited. Prohibits the Administrator from reissuing any revoked certificate for a period of five years. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to reissue such certificate in certain circumstances before the end of a five-year period, but not before the end of the first year after revocation. Requires the Administrator to revoke the certificate of registration of an owner of an aircraft if it is determined that such aircraft has been used to transport controlled substances illegally. Sets forth certificate reissuance guidelines similar to those for the reissuance of airman certificates. Provides criminal penalties for violations of this Act, including selling or using fraudulent certificates.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1983
Aviation Drug-Trafficking Control Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revoke the airman certificate of any person who has been convicted of violations (other than simple possession) of State or Federal law relating to controlled substances. Requires the Administrator to revoke the airman certificate of any person who has knowingly transported any controlled substance, where such transportation is prohibited. Prohibits the Administrator from reissuing any revoked certificate for a period of five years. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to reissue such certificate in certain circumstances before the end of a five-year period, but not before the end of the first year after revocation. Requires the Administrator to revoke the certificate of registration of an owner of an aircraft if it is determined that such aircraft has been used to transport controlled substances illegally. Sets forth certificate reissuance guidelines similar to those for the reissuance of airman certificates. Provides criminal penalties for violations of this Act, including selling or using fraudulent certificates.
United States · United States Senate · 17 February 1983
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced rate air transportation for any individual, under 16 years of age, who is traveling to the United States from a foreign country to be adopted, or after being adopted, by a resident of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report to Congress in regard to the adequacy of certain airline industry practices and FAA rules and regulations concerning air quality aboard aircraft. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report to Congress in regard to the adequacy of certain airline industry practices and FAA rules and regulations concerning air quality aboard aircraft. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board to promulgate regulations which prohibit air carriers from dispensing alcoholic beverages and tobacco without charge to passengers.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) temporarily suspend the airman certificate of anyone indicted for a violation of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act if operation of an aircraft is an element of the offense charged; and (2) revoke the airman certificate of anyone convicted of a violation of such Act if operation of an aircraft is an element of the offense for which the holder was convicted. Sets forth criminal penalties for the use or sale of fraudulent certificates with the intent or knowledge that such certificates will be used in connection with a violation of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. Provides criminal penalties for any person who: (1) while navigating an aircraft, knowingly and willfully violates such Act; or (2) is the owner of an aircraft and knowingly allows any person to use such aircraft in violation of such Act. Requires that such penalties shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other penalty imposed under such Act.