Activities of Jakop G. DALUNDE related to 2023/2060(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on electric aviation – a solution for short and mid-range flights
Amendments (32)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas by 2019, emissions from international aviation had increased by 146 % compared to 19906 ; whereas this share is expected to grow as demand for air travel increases, so a strong push for a modal shift to more sustainable modes of transportation should be the focal point of the green transition; _________________ 6 European Parliament, Emissions from planes and ships: facts and figures (infographic), updated on 15 June 2023.
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas 50-55 % of emissions could be reduced by shifting to SAF, 30-35 % by deploying new technology, 5-10 % by optimising aircraft operation and infrastructure, and 5 % by opting for new market-based measures7 ; _________________ 7 Waypoint 2050, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, Figure 2., by reduced demand and modal shift;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in order to deliver the required emission reductions by 2050, 75 % of the global civil fleet will have to be replaced from 2035 onwardit will be essential to reduce demand for travelling where possible, to incentivise modal shift and to ensure that a significant proportion of the global civil fleet is replaced by 2035 by aircraft complying with ambitious CO2 standards certified to run with 100% SAF, including use of electricity and/or renewable hydrogen propelled planes;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the current tax breaks on aviation fuels delay the green transition; whereas European governments lost out on €34.2 billion in revenue 2022 due to very low levels of taxation in the aviation sector7a; _________________ 7a Transport & Environment (2023). Aviation tax gap – How much revenues are governments losing out on due to poor aviation taxation?
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas small electric test aircraft of up to nine seats are already flying in various EU regions; whereas electric aircraft of up to 1930 seats are planned for the late 2020s, and regional aircraft for the 2030s9 ; whereas it is unlikely that this technology will accommodate long distance travel in the short and intermediate term; whereas the first fleet of electric aircraft certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)10 is already engaged in pilot training activities in a safe and environmentally friendly environment; _________________ 9 Fact sheet, ‘Net zero 2050: new aircraft technology’, IATA, June 2023. 10 Pipistrel Velis Electro.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas electric and hybrid aviation could bolster urban and regional air mobility, offering a whole range of innovative public transport solutionprovide an alternative to short-haul flights where planes are powered solely by fossil fuels;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the aviation sector has had a sharp reminder of its vulnerability to pandemics and economic shocks; in the EU received financial support for a sum of €37 billion in response to the pandemic without any conditionality on decarbonisation measures10a; whereas the pandemic led to further development of technological platforms that partially can replace the need for business trips and reduce aviation transport demand; _________________ 10a Transport & Environment (2021). One year of airline bailouts: what have we learned?
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas private jets powered by fossil fuels have a disproportionate impact on the environment and can emit in just one hour two tonnes of CO2 where the average person in the EU emits 8.2 tCO2eq over the course of an entire year; whereas private jets are 5 to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes (per passenger), and 50 times more polluting than trains10b; _________________ 10b Transport & Environment (2021). Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero-emission aviation?
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Observes the importance of regional airportsmall and medium sized enterprises in the Union for short and medium-range electric flight operations; highlights the potential of regional airports as innovation hubsmall and medium sized enterprises throughout the whole supply chain, benefiting research and competition not only in the aviation sector but also in other transport sectors such as road, maritime and rail;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that cleaner, faster and more convenient air transport options would increase connectivity and accessibility in smaller, more isolated and sparsely populated areas, including island regions, and particularly in terms of access to public services, the creation of job opportunities and more sustainable tourism; notes that the focus in these areas should be on rail, bus and shipping modes of transport;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, when faced with geographical barriers, the time saved using electric flights as a new means of public transport that does not rely on existing roads or rail tracks can be considerable; refers to the experience of the Nordic countricould help cut greenhouse gases, air polluting emissions and noise pollution on those routes where planes currently run on fossil fuels; stresses that prioritisation should be given to those routes, which combine geographies characterised by fjords, lakes and mountains, a low population density and a strong focus on sustainable energy11 annot be easily replaced by other more sustainable modes of transport such as rail and shipping; asks the Commission to explore this potential in close cooperation with the relevant regions and Member States; _________________ 11 Accessibility study for electric aviation. Part of the project Electric Aviation and the Effect on Nordic Regions.
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the aviation sector’s non-CO2 emissions have at least as big an effect as CO2 emissions; deplores that no legislation is currently in place to reduce non-CO2 emissions of aviation; notes in this context that electric flights are the only aviation alternative that does not emit nitrous oxides, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter nor create contrails;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the outermost regions will be difficult to connect to Europe’s mainland via electric aviation owing to their remoteness and the limited battery capacity of the aircraft; highlights, however, the potential of electric aviation and shipping in ensuring connectivity between the outermost regions, contributing to their development and partially alleviating the negative consequences for their economy resulting from their difficult topography;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that aircraft with electric engines cause close to zero operational and noise pollution, meaning that noless local emissions are created that could adversely affect the health of citizens living close to airports;
Amendment 62 #
7. Argues that the substantial needs related to the replacement of the civil fleet represent not only a challenge but also a major market opportunity that could lead to new jobs and skills for the whole transport sector in Europe;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Strongly believes that electric and hybrid aircraft could offer new possibilities for urban mobilityimproving and expanding existing public transport options, including metro, rail, bus and shared mobility devices within urban areas, should be the focus of transport authorities in improving urban mobility; recognises that the costs associated with using electric aircraft as taxis within urban areas is likely to be prohibitive; welcomes the work undertaken by EASA on vertiports and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft intended to be used as air taxis, as well as its work on the design of the necessary ground infrastructure for safe urban air mobility operations12 ; acknowledges however that the social benefits of eVTOLs still need to be demonstrated and underlines that air taxis should not create additional energy needs12a; _________________ 12 EASA, Vertiports. Prototype Technical Specifications for the Design of VFR Vertiports for Operation of with Manned VTOL-Capable Aircraft Certified in the Enhanced Category (PTS-VPT-DSN), March 2022. 12a Study on the societal acceptance of Urban Air Mobility in Europe, EASA (2021).
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that the use of private jets, regardless of the propulsion system used, should be avoided as the energy required to power such planes is considerably greater than alternative modes of transport; recognises however that as private jets are usually smaller in size and used for short to medium distances, they are ideally suited for electric and hydrogen propulsion; notes that any additional costs of zero-emission technology is unlikely to be prohibitive to the users of private jets; suggests therefore that the fleet of private jets ought to be the first to completely electrify and legislation should ensure this;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that whileas short and mid- range flights account for a fraclmost a half of aviation of emissions, everyall electrifiedcation of existing routes represents a reduction in aviation’s climate and environmental footprint and is a worthwhile investment; insists that pooling of the necessary investment must start now;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Insists that developing electric aviation for commercial use requires effective support at both national and EU level; stresses the very positive results achieved with the help of public procurement and considers it to be an effective tool for the electrification of the industry without disrupting the market;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that EU companies active in the field of electrifying the aviation sector should work in closer cooperation with national and EU authorities to develop an integrated technical roadmap and joint research programmes; welcomes the work undertaken under the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation; stresses that this is essential for the EU to maintain its industrial leadership and competitiveness on the international scene;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that smaller electric aircraft can potentially operate from existing shorter and simpler runways, which could reduce the need for large and expensive infrastructure in the future;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation (AZEA) was created on the initiative of the European Commission to gather all private and public partners across the aviation ecosystem to prepare for the entry into commercial service of hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned that the budget envisaged for the CAJU under the Horizon Europe programme is far below the scale of its ambitionRecalls that CAJU should prioritise the funding of innovative projects on zero-emission aviation such as electric and hydrogen aircraft; recalls that the level of innovation associated with each project is very high and that the support must be commensurate;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recalls that the Innovation Fund under the Emission Trading System, and the use of Carbon Contracts for Difference, are key instruments for deploying and bringing to industrial scale the technologies that will pave the way to electric and hydrogen aviation;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the European Commission to revise the taxonomy criteria for aviation, so that it fully contributes to the decarbonisation of aviation and firmly puts the aviation sector on the path to climate-neutrality; notes that the criteria should be based on only electric and renewable hydrogen aviation and on SAF with the highest sustainability criteria;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to urgently adopt strong measures to account for and reduce non-CO2 emissions of aviation;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission to create a policy framework that will support the uptake of electric aircraft technologies; notes that this should include, among other measures: taxing fossil kerosene as per the Energy Taxation Directive Proposal; extending the ETS to all departing flights as of 2027; channelling part of the revenues raised to fund the development of disruptive technologies, for example through CAJU; progressive decarbonisation of short haul routes, beginning with a ban of kerosene- powered flights on routes with rail or other mass transport alternatives below 500 km as per the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy, followed by a progressive mandate of electric aircraft on existing routes that fall within the operating range of those aircraft;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Calls on the Commission to create a strategy to ensure that the necessary infrastructure for electric aviation, including power generation, grid connection and charging infrastructure, is deployed commensurate to the uptake of electric aircraft;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to only permit, as soon as the technology is deployable, the use of private jets that use hydrogen or electric propulsion using renewable hydrogen and electricity for flights under 1.000 km within Europe;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Calls on the Commission to develop further measures that would ensure modal shift away from air transport in such a way that recognises the limits to technological and energy efficiency benefits that can be provided through electric, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels;