4 Amendments of Knut FLECKENSTEIN related to 2016/2062(INI)
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the Commission announced an evaluation of the ground handling services Directive in its Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe; recalls its strong opposition of the previous Commission's proposal for a revision, which resulted in a formal withdrawal of the proposal by the Commission in December 2014; reiterates its view that a further liberalisation of ground handling services would lead to a deterioration of working conditions at Union airports;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. BelievUnderlines that the European aviation sector can fits into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets; believes that competition from third countries, if fair, should be seen as an opportunity to develop further a European aviation model; insists that the EU and its Member States take all necessary steps to defend the European aviation industry against unfair competition from third states and ensure a level playing field including respect to universally recognised ILO standards;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster innovation and maintain or regain European leadership of our industry; recalls that all financing must respect EU state aid guidelines and competition law; recognises the importance of non- aeronautical revenue in financing aviation infrastructure, through which European airports are able to provide services and facilities to passengers and ensure air travel remains affordable and accessible;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the substantial costs spent on security measures; stresses that security challenges posed to the aviation sector will only be greater in the future, requiring an immediateStresses that ongoing security challenges posed to the aviation sector will require sufficient and well-trained security personnel, a shift to a more intelligence-based and reactive security system, and an improvement of the security of airports’' facilities so that they can adapt to evolving threats without requiring constant updates; calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of deepening the one- stop security concept, and of developing a EU pre-check system allowing pre-registered EU travellers to go through a lighter and faster screeningto tackle emerging threats like cyber-attacks; urges the Member States to commit to share intelligence systematically and to exchange best practices on airport and aviation security systems;