Activities of Marian-Jean MARINESCU related to 2023/2060(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on electric aviation – a solution for short and mid-range flights
Amendments (20)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the EASA special certification conditions SC E-19 for electric/hybrid propulsion systems,
Amendment 22 #
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 19 seats are planned for the late 2020s, and regional aircraft for the 2030s9 ; 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 environmentpilot training activities; _________________ 9 Fact sheet, ‘Net zero 2050: new aircraft technology’, IATA, June 2023. 10 Pipistrel Velis Electro.
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) is the EU’s leading research and innovation programme for transforming aviation towards a sustainable future; whereas the CAJU and EASA are cooperating on shadapting a horizontal standardthe certification regime for a new generation of aircraft;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas electric and hybrid aviation will improve competitive travel times over shorter distances through faster transfer; whereas electric aircraft will carry fewer passengers in small airplanes, which means less time spent on boarding and ground handling;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Observes the importance of regional airports in the Union for short and medium-range electric flight operations; highlights the potential of regional airports as multimodal innovation hubs 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; therefore, asks the Commission to confirm its financial support for regional airports;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, when faced with geographical barriers, the time saved using more 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 countries, which combine geographies characterised by fjords, lakes and mountains, a low population density and a strong focus on sustainable energy11 ; 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 58 #
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 noreduction of local emissions are created that could adversely affect the health of citizens living close to airports;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to capitalize on the potential of significantly lower noise of electric and hybrid aircraft; urges industry to make use of EASA work in defining the first Environmental Protection Technical Specification for the noise assessment of certain eVTOL aircraft that aims to provide a high, uniform level of environmental protection for European citizens and facilitate their integration into the aviation ecosystem and urban environment;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that low- and zero- emission targets will also be reached based on hybrid-electric technologies for regional and international short/medium- range flights, for both commercial and business aviation, and calls for needed R&D investments for aircraft and propulsion systems design, batteries and other hybrid solutions;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Pending the expansion of electric aviation, the Member States should consider revisiting their legislation banning short- and medium-haul flights;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that there are many short- and mid-range flights in Europe; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Eurocontrol and EASA, to identify the flight routes that are most suitable for full electrification and would result in more significant CO2 reductions as this will help the connected airports to start the necessary adaptations;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that, after shifting to alternative propulsion systems, existing large airports could consume 5-10 times more electricity by 2050 than they do today13 ; stresses that, to meet the expected energy demand, the first elements of on- airport infrastructure must be in place by 2025, and calls for the necessary investment to be secured; encourages the industry to agree on standards for ground charging stations for stationary aircraft in airports as soon as possible; _________________ 13 Target True Zero: Delivering the Infrastructure for Battery and Hydrogen- Powered Flight, World Economic Forum, April 2023, pp. 10-15.
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Given that technological trends in various transport sectors are moving in the same direction, welcomes the existing cross-industry research and development partnerships14 between air and automotive industries (on the development of the next generation of batteries and fuel cells), air and shipping (on the use of alternative fuels) and air and railways (on electrical distribution systems); _________________ 14 Airbus and Renault Group to advance research on electrification.
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the aviation industry to be a part of the industries' efforts to provide the supply chain for critical raw materials;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that electric aircraft operations involve stringent requirements for batteries to be, first of all, safe, then light, compact, quickly rechargeable and provide the high power required for the take-off and climb segments;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that continued improvements in battery and fuel cell technologyies, paired with more energy- efficient aircraft designs, can enable better environmental performance; reiterates that some of the biggest technological challenges faced by the industry currently include electric distribution and thermal systems, airframe integration and improving aerodynamics;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Amendment 103 #
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 ambition; recalls that the level of innovation associated with each project is very high and that the support must be commensurate; considers that CAJU should also be encouraged to deal with electric aviation; points out that new funding is necessary to go beyond Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 in order to bring technologies to the market;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to work with and support the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation to develop knowledge about electric aviation; notes that the Net- Zero Industry Act skills academies could be used in this respect;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on EASA to continue working in order to set certification standards and pathways to make electric and hybrid airplanes viable and capable of significantly shortening the time-to- market of such airplanes; calls on the Commission to provide necessary resources, especially staff, in this respect;