Aviation

Ausweichen der Fluggesellschaften auf nicht ausgelastete Flughäfen in Nordrhein-Westfalen, insbesondere Köln-Wahn und Essen-Mülheim (G-SIG: 11046186)

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 December 1987

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to protect employees and promote aircraft safety.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discriminatory adverse actions by employers against aircraft personnel who have filed complaints or proceedings regarding aircraft safety. Sets forth a grievance procedure for the investigation of discrimination grievances.

Verspätungen im Luftverkehr wegen Überlastung des Münchener Luftraums; Haltung zu den Vorwürfen der Fluglotsen (G-SIG: 11050670)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 November 1987

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the takeoffs and landings of subsonic aircraft exceeding certain noise limits.

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the takeoffs and landings of subsonic aircraft exceeding certain noise levels at U.S. airports. States that this prohibition applies only to an airport during the three-year period beginning on the effective date of this Act if the number of individuals residing within five miles of it exceeds 100,000.

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to make the term of service of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration 7 years.

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987

Limits the term of service of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to seven years. Prohibits the Administrator from serving more than one seven-year term.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish penalties for tampering with smoke detection devices.

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish a fine of not more than $50,000, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, as criminal penalties for any person who knowingly and without authority tampers with a smoke detection device of an aircraft used for air transportation.

Verspätungen und ausfallende Linienflüge im Luftverkehr der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (G-SIG: 11045800)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 1987

Einsatz von Flugsimulatoren auch außerhalb der gewerblichen Luftfahrt (G-SIG: 11050438)

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 September 1987

Zahl der ohne Visum mit Fluggesellschaften, insbesondere der Lufthansa, eingereisten Asylbewerbern (G-SIG: 11040484)

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 September 1987

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase the penalty for interferring with an aircraft accident investigation.

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase the fines and increase from one year to ten years the imprisonment penalty for interfering with an aircraft accident investigation.

An original bill to extend the Aviation Insurance Program for 5 years.

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to extend from 1987 to 1992 the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to provide aviation insurance and reinsurance.

Federal Aviation Administration Independent Establishment Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1987

Federal Aviation Administration Independent Establishment Act of 1987 - Establishes the Federal Aviation Administration as an independent Federal agency to succeed the Federal Aviation Administration of the Department of Transportation. Transfers to such independent agency all functions vested in the Federal Aviation Administration currently in the Department of Transportation, and all functions vested in such Department which are administered through the Federal Aviation Administration or are related to it. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit smoking on board passenger-carrying aircraft on flights of two hours or less and on flights where seating is not assigned.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit smoking on passenger-carrying aircraft if the flight is scheduled for two hours or less or seating is not assigned. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to implement this Act.

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to study methods of screening airline passengers and baggage for explosives, incendiary devices, and concealed weapons.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to: (1) conduct a study of methods of screening persons and property to be carried in air transportation in order to detect dangerous weapons, explosives, and incendiary devices; and (2) report to the Congress on the study results.

A resolution to call upon the Federal Aviation Administration to immediately implement the priority 1, urgent recommendation of the National Transportation Safety Board in connection with our air traffic control system.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1987

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Aviation Administration should take immediate measures to implement the National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to limit peak air travel levels at certain air traffic control facilities in order to avoid overloading the understaffed air traffic control system.

T. Allan McArtor, of Tennessee, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, vice Donald D. Engen, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 5 June 1987

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide for improved reliability of airline flight schedules, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to mandate that air carriers' representations regarding domestic airline schedules reflect the average actual arrival time for such carrier. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) conduct an ongoing review of such air carriers' representations and compliance; and (2) assess fines for violations of such mandate.

National Aviation Authority Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1987

National Aviation Authority Act of 1987 - Title I: Findings and Definitions - Creates the National Aviation Authority as an independent, user-fee supported Government corporation to operate a national air traffic control system (thus making such Authority separate from the Federal Aviation Administration). Subjects the Authority to the aviation safety standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration, and mandates that the Authority cooperate with the National Transportation Safety Board in the conduct of requisite accident investigations. Subjects the Authority to oversight by the Congress. Title II: Organization and Authority - Establishes the National Aviation Authority. Places the Authority under the exclusive control of a Director, appointed by the President. Establishes a National Aviation Authority Policy Advisory Board to review semianually the Authority's operations, and to transmit advice and recommendations to the President and certain congressional subcommittees. Establishes a National Aviation Authority, Technical Advisory Committee which shall submit a semiannual report to the Director concerning all aspects of Authority operations which it determines warrant particular attention. Mandates that a copy of such report be submitted to the President and to certain congressional subcommittees. Outlines the general powers and personnel policies of the Authority. Title III: Financial Administration and Funding - Outlines the capital structure of the Authority, and authorizes it to incur financial obligations. Mandates that the Authority establish by rulemaking a user-fee schedule to fund its needs. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish an account for the Authority's exclusive use, and to transfer to such account all funds to be paid or credited to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Terminates such Trust Fund upon the completion of the transfer. Title IV: Transfer, Transitional, and Savings Provisions - Transfers to the Authority: (1) all air traffic control services and operations formerly performed by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation; and (2) management control over all Federal property associated with air traffic control functions previously administered by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation. Declares that the enforcement powers of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration are not modified by this Act. Prescribes guidelines for the transfer of functions and personnel to the Authority. Authorizes appropriations.

General Aviation Standards Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

General Aviation Standards Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (relating to aviation accident investigations) to apply such Act, with specified exceptions, to any action for damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident brought against a general aviation manufacturer, owner, or operator of a general aviation aircraft, or a person who supports or maintains such aircraft. Establishes guidelines for uniform standards of liability of general aviation manufacturers for general aviation accidents. States that all actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Establishes, with specified exceptions, a limitation of actions period of 12 years from delivery of aircraft or harm-causing part to the purchaser for general aviation civil liability brought against a general aviation manufacturer. Declares admissible as evidence certain income tax and payroll tax liability for purposes of establishing financial harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Permits the award of punitive damages if a claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the direct result of conduct manifesting conscious, flagrant indifference to safety. Establishes a two-year limitation of actions period for actions arising out of a general aviation accident. Confers original jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts, concurrently with State courts, for all civil actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Provides procedures for removal from State to Federal district courts of such actions. Declares that this Act supersedes any State law regarding recovery of damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Declares the intent of the Congress that sanctions be strictly enforced for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including orders to pay to the other party the reasonable costs of legal fees.

Lawrence M. Hecker, of Connecticut, to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, vice Richard H. Jones, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 23 April 1987

A bill to amend section 312(c) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, relating to research and development, to require the Secretary of Transportation to assure the development of a collision avoidance system for use on all civil and military aircraft of the United States in the interest of air safety.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate standards for an airborne collision avoidance system for all civil and military U.S. aircraft within one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Sets forth the design criteria for such a collision avoidance system.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit domestic air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages on domestic and international flights to persons under 21 years of age.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit an air carrier from providing an alcoholic beverage on any flight to individuals who are less than 21 years of age. Establishes a civil penalty for an air carrier which violates this Act.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to ensure the fair treatment of airline employees in airline mergers and similar transactions.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 with respect to air carrier mergers or acquisitions to require the Secretary of Transportation to impose, as a condition of approval of such transactions, labor protective conditions that are calculated to mitigate possible adverse effects upon air carrier employees' employment, wages, or working conditions.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, relating to small community air service.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to enter into contracts with air carriers for the provision of essential air service to small communities. Prescribes guidelines for such contracts. Authorizes appropriations. States that this Act shall terminate upon the expiration of the ten-year period following the date of its enactment.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit certain airline scheduling practices that result in passenger delays and inconveniences, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit an air carrier from scheduling a flight at a particular time from a particular airport if such carrier has reason to know that it is unlikely to depart at that time because of the number of flights scheduled to depart from the airport at that time. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) immediately investigate the scheduling practices of air carriers at major hub airports in order to determine whether such practices make it likely that one or more flights will not depart as scheduled because of the number of flights scheduled at any one time; (2) request air carriers to discuss and agree on schedules if an investigation reveals that scheduling practices make it unlikely for flights to depart as scheduled; and (3) prescribe schedules to ensure that flights are liley to depart as scheduled if the carriers cannot agree upon such schedules among themselves. Requires any air carrier that cancels a flight for reasons other than weather or aviation safety to provide free transportation on the next available flight to the same destination.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that procurement of the new United States weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1987

Expresses the sense of the Congress that procurement of the new U.S. weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense.

Aviation Safety and Improvement Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1987

Aviation Safety and Improvement Act of 1987 - Mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration hire a minimum of 500 air traffic controllers (in addition to a specified total air traffic controller work force level) by September 30, 1988. Precludes such additional controllers from including air traffic assistants. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a final rule within nine months after the date of enactment of this Act providing that each individual inquiring about making a reservation for scheduled airline service shall, at the time of such inquiry, receive specified verbal information about delays and cancellations. Requires the Secretary, in promulgating such rule to: (1) ensure that each air carrier makes such information available in written form; and (2) develop procedures for use by airlines in notifying passengers who have purchased tickets for scheduled airline service of the cancellation of such service. Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to specify the aggregate amounts available to the Secretary for FY 1988 through 1992 for grants regarding airport planning and development, airport noise compatibility, and capacity improvements. Extends from 1987 to FY 1992 the Secretary's obligational authority to make grants under the airport improvement program. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY 1988 through FY 1992 for: (1) air navigation facilities improvement under the Federal Aviation Act; (2) facilities, engineering and development, and research; (3) other expenses; and (4) weather services. Extends from 1987 to 1992 the apportionment formula to be used for primary airports. Directs the Secretary to distribute apportioned funds within 30 days after the beginning of each fiscal year to primary airport sponsors which have certified compliance with all sponsor obligations and requirements. Amends the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 to authorize the Secretary to incur obligations to make grants from specified funds for activities regarding airport noise compatibility.

A bill to amend chapter 101 of title 18, United States Code, to impose criminal penalties for offenses relating to certain aviation reports and records.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Amends the Federal criminal code to provide criminal penalties for certain Federal Aviation Act reporting and recordkeeping violations by air carriers.

A bill to amend section 408 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to ensure fair treatment of airline employees in airline mergers and similar transactions.

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 with respect to air carrier mergers or acquisitions to require the Secretary of Transportation to impose, as a condition of approval of such transactions, labor protective conditions that are calculated to mitigate possible adverse effects upon air carrier employees' employment, wages, or working conditions.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit smoking on domestic commercial aircraft flights.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation act of 1958 to prohibit smoking on passenger-carrying aircraft in interstate or intrastate transportation. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement this Act.

General Aviation Accident Liability Standards Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1987

General Aviation Accident Liability Standards Act of 1987 - Declares that this Act supersedes any State law regarding liability for general aviation accidents. Establishes guidelines for uniform standards of liability of general aviation manufacturers for general aviation accidents. States that all actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Establishes, with specified exceptions, a limitation of actions period of 20 years from delivery of aircraft or harm-causing part to the purchaser for general aviation civil liability brought against a general aviation manufacturer. Declares admissible as evidence certain income tax and payroll tax liability for purposes of establishing financial harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Permits the award of punitive damages if a claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the direct result of conduct manifesting conscious, flagrant indifference to safety. Establishes a two-year limitation of actions period for actions arising out of a general aviation accident. Declares the intent of the Congress that sanctions be strictly enforced for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including orders to pay to the other party the reasonable costs of legal fees. Confers original jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts, concurrently with State courts, for all civil actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Provides procedures for removal from State to Federal district courts of such actions.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the use of dogs at major airports for the purpose of detecting plastic explosives and other devices which may be used in aircraft piracy and which cannot be detected by metal detectors.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the operator of each airport regularly serving an air carrier to use dogs in screening passengers and cargo for the purpose of detecting plastic explosives and other materials which may be used in aircraft piracy and which cannot be detected by metal detectors.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require that complaint forms and information on an airline's service record be included with each passenger's ticket and made available at ticket counters, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to determine within 90 days whether any air carrier's scheduling practices constitute unfair and deceptive practices, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require that air carriers include on each passenger's airline ticket specified information regarding the air service record of such air carrier, together with a postcard addressed to the Consumer Affairs Office of the Department of Transportation which contains a complaint form concerning flight cancellation, delay, or luggage handling. Requires such air carriers to display such information at designated locations and to publish a policy statement regarding flight delays and cancellations. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to investigate possible deceptive flight schedules and possible flight cancellations made for economic reasons. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on investigation results. Requires the Secretary to review periodically the accuracy of such service record information. Declares that falsification of such information shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive practice, and directs the Secretary to initiate appropriate proceedings.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to make permanent the small community air service program.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to repeal the sunset provisions for the small community air service program (thereby making such program permanent).

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced-rate air transportation to the United States for certain persons who have been or will be adopted by a resident of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 7 January 1987

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.

A bill to provide for the review of certain authority in certificates issued under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to declare ineffective any termination dates which appear in certificates authorizing airlines to engage in foreign air transportation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) review an airline's certification to provide foreign air transportation; and (2) replace such airline's certification with that of another applicant which has demonstrated it will provide a substantially improved combination of service and rates. Prescribes conditions under which the Secretary may exercise this authority.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require air carriers to schedule operations at airports in such a manner so as not to exceed the capacity of any airport to handle operations during any period of time.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require air carriers to schedule takeoffs and landings at airports in a manner that does not exceed the capacity of such airports to handle such operations. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe procedures for such scheduling not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act, including the monitoring of any necessary negotiations. Requires air carriers to enter into an initial agreement, not later than 60 days after enactment, which establishes a conforming operation schedule. Authorizes the Administrator to prescribe schedules if air carriers do not enter into such agreement. Authorizes the Administrator to resolve any schedule disputes and to exempt air carriers from the antitrust laws to the extent necessary to implement agreements.

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase civil penalties for aviation safety violations and to increase criminal penalties for failure to file certain reports and falsification of certain records.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1987

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to increase from $1,000 to $10,000 the civil penalty for certain safety violations of such Act or of its regulations by persons operating aircraft for the carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire. Provides a civil penalty of $1,000 for safety violations relating to notification of proposed construction structures which could pose a hazard to air navigation. (Current law provides only for a criminal penalty.) Provides that any air carrier (or agent) who intentionally: (1) fails to make or maintain certain reports required under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or falsifies such reports, is subject to a $5,000 fine in the case of an individual, or to a $10,000 fine in the case of an organization; or (2) conceals or falsifies a material fact, or invites reliance upon a false representation concerning a material fact regarding Federal Aviation Administration air safety reports, shall incur a fine in accordance with Federal criminal law, or a maximum term of five years' imprisonment, or both.

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit sale, delivery, and importation of certain nonmetal firearms, and to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct research to improve effectiveness of airport security devices with respect to detection of nonmetal firearms.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1987

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the sale, delivery, or importation of nonmetal firearms. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct research to improve the effectiveness of airport security devices with respect to the detection of nonmetal firearms.

A bill to ensure equitable treatment of aviation users and to ensure development of the airport and airway system.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1987

Title I: Budgetary Treatment of Airport and Airway Trust Fund - Prohibits the receipts and disbursements of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund which are allocable to the transportation-related operations of such Fund from being included in either the Federal budget as submitted by the President, or in the congressional budget. Exempts such Trust Fund from any general statutory budget limitation. Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to require the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to estimate: (1) the amount of unfunded aviation authorizations at the close of the next fiscal year; and (2) the net aviation receipts for the 24-month period beginning at the close of such fiscal year. Prescribes adjustment procedures for certain unfunded aviation authorizations, and for aviation apportionments. Requires the Secretary to report such estimates to specified congressional committees. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to exempt specified Airport and Airway Trust Fund activities from any sequestration order issued under a certain section of the Act. Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to prohibit the Congress from considering specified changes to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Title II: Reduction in Aviation-Related Taxes - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for reduced specified aviation-related taxes, including the tax on noncommercial aviation gasoline. Requires the Secretary to determine annually and to publish in the Federal Register: (1) the unobligated balance of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; and (2) certain obligations and appropriations. Limits such tax reductions to certain years when obligations of and the unobligated balance in the Trust Fund meet specified criteria.