Awaiting Parliament 1st reading / single reading / budget 1st stage
2016/2062(INI) Aviation strategy for Europe
Lead committee dossier: TRAN/8/06309
Legal Basis RoP 052
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | EMPL | CHRISTENSEN Ole (S&D) | |
| Opinion | ENVI | SZANYI Tibor (S&D) | |
| Opinion | IMCO | VAN BOSSUYT Anneleen (ECR) | |
| Opinion | ITRE | ||
| Lead | TRAN | TELIČKA Pavel (ALDE) | CLUNE Deirdre (EPP), AYALA SENDER Inés (S&D), FOSTER Jacqueline (ECR), KONEČNÁ Kateřina (GUE/NGL), DALUNDE Jakop (Verts/ALE), PAKSAS Rolandas (EFD), ARNAUTU Marie-Christine (ENF) |
Legal Basis RoP 052
Activites
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2017/02/16
Debate in Parliament
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2017/02/02
Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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A8-0021/2017
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The Committee on Transport and Tourism adopted the own-initiative report by Pavel TELIČKA (ALDE, CZ) on an aviation strategy for Europe. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, exercising its prerogative as an associated committee in accordance with Article 54 of the Rules of Procedure, also gave its opinion on the report. The report recalled that the lack of proper implementation of EU legislation and political unwillingness in the Council prevent the aviation sector from unleashing its full potential, thus damaging its competitiveness and leading to greater costs at the expense of businesses, passengers and the economy. A more ambitious approach: Members stressed that a further holistic and more ambitious approach should be embraced in order to provide the necessary boost for a sustainable and competitive European aviation industry. They also stressed that safety is a guiding principle for the European aviation strategy and that it must be continuously improved. In this regard, they welcomed the review of the EASA (European Air Safety Agency) Basic Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 216/2008), aimed at achieving the highest levels of safety in aviation. The EASA should be equipped with sufficient resources and staff to ensure high safety standards and to strengthen its role on the international scene. The Council and the Member States are urged to make swift progress on other essential dossiers which are currently deadlocked, such as the Recast of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Single European Sky (SES2+) and the revision of the Slot Regulation and the Air Passenger Rights Regulations. The Commission is called upon to rethink ongoing initiatives and propose viable alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES). International dimension: the report welcomed the initiative to negotiate at EU level air transport agreements and bilateral aviation safety agreements with third countries representing emerging and strategic markets (China, Japan, ASEAN, Turkey, Qatar, the UAE, Armenia, Mexico, China, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia), and that any new agreements should be correctly implemented and enforced by all parties and need to include a fair competition clause on the basis of international standards (ICAO, ILO). Parliament should be fully involved at all stages of negotiations. EU single market in aviation and trans-European motorway of the sky: Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 that foresees the establishment of a single European Upper Flight Information Region (EUIR), without prejudice to Member States’ sovereignty, has not been implemented yet. Such EUIR would allow building a Trans-European Motorway of the Sky to mitigate the current fragmentation of the European airspace and disruptions to the air transport system that are greatly affecting the continuity of air services and damaging EU competitiveness. To meet the goals of the EU aviation strategy, it is therefore urgent to translate such a concept into reality. Improved connectivity: Members acknowledged the significant connectivity gap within the EU, characterised by a lower number of air connections in certain parts of the Union, and the importance of regional connectivity (including geographical areas excluded from the TEN-T). Members suggested the development of a connectivity index: a connectivity index should aim at reflecting the actual added value of a specific route. Encouraging multimodality: Members stressed the need for fast, efficient and user-friendly connections between public transport networks and airport infrastructure and in this regard called on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors while removing bottlenecks. The Commission should promptly present its proposal for a multimodal and interoperable approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated. Creating a favourable environment for smart investment: Members stated that the entire aviation value chain has the potential to be a strategic sector for investment, which needs to be further exploited by setting long-term objectives and by granting incentives to smart initiatives fulfilling those objectives, such as greener airports or aircraft, noise reduction, connection between airport facilities and public transport. The Commission and the Member States are invited to look into further measures to promote such initiatives, including through the effective use of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), and to continue promoting and financing programmes such as Clean Sky and SESAR. Delivering environment objectives: Members welcomed the Commission’s intention to review the EU’s measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation. They stated that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives aimed at increasing environmental capacity and reducing emissions and noise from operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged, for example by adopting renewable fuels (e.g. biofuels), by promoting ‘green airports’ and ‘green way-to-airports’, and by achieving the most efficient logistics management. Improving security: Members stressed that the security challenges, including cybersecurity, facing the aviation sector will increase in the future, requiring an immediate shift to a more risk-based and intelligence-based approach. Lastly, they welcomed the Commission's proposal for an EU certification system for aviation security screening equipment and insisted on the need for a consistent implementation of the existing rules regarding staff recruitment and training. They called on the Commission to look into the possibility of deepening the one-stop security concept, and of developing an EU precheck system allowing pre-registered EU travellers to transit security clearance in a more efficient manner.
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A8-0021/2017
summary
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2017/01/26
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2016/04/28
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2015/12/07
Non-legislative basic document published
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COM(2015)0598
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PURPOSE: to present a new aviation strategy for Europe. BACKGROUND: aviation is a strong driver of economic growth, jobs, trade and mobility for the European Union and it plays a crucial role in the EU economy. The sector directly employs between 1.4 million and 2 million people and overall supports between 4.83 million and contributes EUR 110 billion to the EU economy. The availability of direct intercontinental flights is effectively a major determinant in the location choices of large firms’ headquarters in Europe: a 10% increase in the supply of intercontinental flights results in a 4% increase in the number of headquarters of large firms; a 10% increase of departing passengers in a metropolitan region increases local employment in the services sector by 1%. Over the last 20 years, the EU's liberalisation of the internal market for air services and the substantial growth of demand in air transport within the EU and worldwide, have resulted in the significant development of the European aviation sector. Aviation traffic in Europe is predicted to reach 14.4 million flights in 2035, 50% more than in 2012. As aviation's contribution to the overall performance of the EU economy and its global presence is so significant, it is critical that the EU aviation sector remains competitive, maintains its leadership position and is able to grow. CONTENT: the aim of this Aviation Strategy is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the entire EU air transport value network. The Commission has therefore identified three key priorities: (1) Tapping into growth markets: European aviation is facing new competitive challenges in a rapidly evolving global market, in particular as a result of a shift of economic growth to the East. With an annual growth forecast of 6%, scheduled passenger traffic in the Asia Pacific region is likely to grow faster than in other regions until 2034 when it will account for 40% of world air traffic. By adopting an ambitious external aviation policy through the negotiation of comprehensive aviation agreements, with a clear focus on growth markets, the EU can contribute to improving market access and investment opportunities for European aviation in important overseas markets. Furthermore, in order to support worldwide trade in aircraft and related products, the EU should also expand the range of bilateral aviation safety agreements aimed at achieving mutual recognition of safety certification standards. The Commission will also negotiate effective fair competition provisions in the context of the negotiation of EU comprehensive air transport agreements and consider measures to address unfair practices from third countries and third country operators. (2) Tackling limits to growth both in the air and on the ground: the estimated costs of the EU's fragmented airspace represent at least EUR 5 billion a year. The main challenge for the growth of European aviation is to reduce the capacity and efficiency constraints, which are seriously impeding the European aviation sector's ability to grow sustainably, compete internationally, and which are causing congestion and delays and raising costs. In 2035, according to Eurocontrol, European airports will be unable to accommodate some 2 million flights due to capacity shortages. The estimated economic cost of being unable to accommodate demand has been estimated at 434 000-818 000 jobs foregone by 2035 and an annual loss in GDP of between EUR 28 billion and 52 billion at EU level. It is for this reason that the strategy insisted on the need to: complete the Single European Sky, through the adoption of the Single European Sky (SES2+) proposals; make best use of existing capacity and plan well in advance to absorb the forecasted future needs; swiftly adopt the revised Slot Regulation in order to enable the optimal use of the busiest airports; enhance the availability of highly performing, competitive airport services, including runways, passenger terminals and ground handling and the service quality experience of passengers; improve connectivity in Europe, identify any shortcomings and the appropriate measures to be taken. (3) Maintaining high EU safety and security standards: to achieve this, the Commission aims to introduce a risk and performance based approach to safety regulation. The strategy insisted on the need to: integrate new business models and emerging technologies, such as electric engines or drones; abolish rules and procedures that add time, burden and cost but do not contribute to safety ; put in place a framework for the pooling and sharing of technical resources between the national authorities and the European Aviation Safety Agency; launch an in-depth evaluation of the existing legislation on the imposition of operating bans and on rules on aviation accident investigation; seek new ways to alleviate the burden of security checks on passengers, notably through the use of new technology and by applying a risk-based approach in full respect of fundamental rights. The Commission seeks to propose a revised Basic Regulation for common rules in the field of civil aviation safety, replacing the current Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. In this context, the EU should also act in the following areas: Reinforcing the social agenda and creating high quality jobs in aviation: (i) maintain leadership in aviation through a highly educated, qualified and experienced workforce; (ii) develop new skills and competences; (iii) better understand the new business and employment models that have emerged, such as the multiplication of operational bases, the recruitment of air crews through agencies, new atypical forms of employment or pay-to-fly schemes for flight crew; (iv) bring clarity on the applicable labour law; (v) promote an active and comprehensive social dialogue. Protecting passengers' rights: the legislative process to adopt the revision of Regulation 261/2004 on air passengers' rights in case of denied boarding, long delays and cancellations is still on going in 2015. The Commission urges European Parliament and the Council of the EU to adopt swiftly the revisions proposed. Embracing a new era through innovation and digital technologies: the deployment and optimisation of information and communications technologies are also particularly relevant for airport capacity, performance and quality of service. Moreover, as regards unleashing the full potential of drones, it is necessary for a risk-based framework to be put in place rapidly. This framework will ensure their safe use in civil airspace and create legal certainty for the industry. Contributing to a forward-looking Climate Change Policy: the EU, through its Member States acting within the framework of ICAO, pursues a robust Global Market Based Mechanism to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020 to be reviewed over time as appropriate, and to be made operational from 2020, as well as the adoption of a first CO2 standard for aircraft. Investing in aviation research: the Commission is convinced that appropriate private and public investments into technology and innovation will secure Europe’s leading role in international aviation. The European Union has planned to invest EUR 430 million each year, until 2020, in the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project. It has been estimated that the timely deployment of SESAR solutions can potentially result in the creation of over 300 000 new jobs.
- DG {'url': 'http://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/mobility-and-transport_en', 'title': 'Mobility and Transport'}, BULC Violeta
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COM(2015)0598
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Documents
- Non-legislative basic document published: COM(2015)0598
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A8-0021/2017
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2016/2062(INI)
2016/05/25
IMCO
57 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the inclusion of a specific section on consumers in the Commission’s Aviation Strategy; notes that for consumers booking travel many of the applicable rights are still based on horizontal consumer protection legislation; considers, therefore, that the ‘Fitness Check’ on the consumer acquis should take that into account
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Regrets the fragmentation of European Union airspace, the cost of which is put at EUR 5 billion by the Commission and which, in particular, results in delays for passengers;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Urges the Council to make a quick progress in the adoption process of the revised regulations on the air passenger rights1a; __________________ 1aProposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights and Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air (COM(2013)0130 – C7- 0066/2013 – 2013/0072(COD))
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Points to the importance of protecting and enforcing, both online and offline, the rights of travel-booking and travelling consumers, including persons with a disability and persons with reduced mobility, as regards accessibility and assistance;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Recalls the ‘sweep’ of travel service websites across the Union undertaken by the Commission and national enforcement bodies in 2013; notes that this ‘sweep’ uncovered significant problems with more than two-thirds of websites checked, with difficulties relating to: a failure to provide mandatory contact information; a lack of instructions on how to submit a complaint, uncertainty as to whether the complaint has been received or failure to reply; price supplements such as baggage fees and insurance, or cancellation and amended booking policies not appearing on an ‘opt-in’ basis; and total prices not being displayed up- front;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls therefore on the Commission to undertake further research study on the evolution of the digital travel marketplace with a view to identifying policies to ensure a level playing field for travel companies and protecting consumers by providing for transparency and neutrality when they search for, plan and book travel products and services;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Highlights the lack of transparency and insufficiency of the regulations on compensation or rights to damages where the flight chart or conditions have not been complied with;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Regrets that the public consultation undertaken in advance of the Aviation Strategy indicates that consumers still face challenges when booking air travel; calls on the Commission to report more fully on the progress made to bring travel websites into compliance with EU law, and its future plans for enforcement in this area, as regards both online and offline air ticket sales;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Regrets that the public consultation undertaken in advance of the Aviation Strategy indicates that consumers still face challenges when booking air travel or checking in online; calls on the Commission to report more fully on the progress made to bring travel websites into compliance with EU law, and its future plans for enforcement in this area;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission to activate an electronic one-stop shop mechanism to make it easier for passengers affected by cancellations, long delays and other disruptions to their journeys to submit complaints;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recognises the importance of the aviation sector as an engine for growth, employment and new business opportunities for the European economy, and its crucial role in the mobility of goods, people and services in the internal market;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Takes the view that quality standards are important as a means of levelling the playing field for operators in the aviation sector and increasing transparency for the consumer;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Calls on the Commission to step up checks on airlines in general and low- cost airlines in particular to ensure that they are complying with EU law on passenger rights and aviation safety;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Underlines the importance of ensuring that travel websites respect EU law, in particular EU law on consumer rights, as in 2015 travel and holiday accommodation bookings accounted for 52 % of all purchases made online, and consumer confidence in the sector and increased trust in the online environment are vital for the development of SMEs in the tourism industry;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Underlines the importance of ensuring that travel websites respect EU law, as in 2015 travel and holiday accommodation bookings accounted for 52 % of all purchases made online; takes the view that consumers using sites must be correctly informed and not misled, and that companies need to take the necessary steps to protect consumers and hosts with regard to safety and security;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Underlines the importance of ensuring that travel websites and applications respect EU law, as in 2015 travel and holiday accommodation bookings accounted for 52 % of all purchases made online;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Takes the view that firms providing services in the aviation sector should provide consumers with clear and comprehensive information that will not mislead consumers; takes the view that such information should be legible and written in comprehensible terms, without applying practices or contractual conditions that discriminate against consumers or create mistrust within the EU internal market, in particular in the area of online purchases;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Stresses that particular attention should be paid to the needs of vulnerable consumers as part of the strategy, with regard not just to accessibility, but also to access to information and protection of their rights;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Reiterates its commitment to high air and airport safety and security standards, which are vital for consumer confidence and for the sector's competitiveness; points up in this connection how important it is, at a time of strong air traffic growth, that those standards should limit passenger inconvenience, in particular as regards waiting times and delays, while ensuring a high level of safety and security and compliance with fundamental rights;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Agrees that the revision of Regulation 261/2004 on air passengers' rights should be progressed swiftly in order to ensure clear, consistent and just rules for airlines and passengers; notes the Commission's intention to publish interpretative guidelines but stresses that the adoption of the revised Regulation 261/2004 is necessary to provide legal certainty for consumers and the aviation industry and address loopholes in the current legislation;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Regrets the fact that agreement has still not been reached within the Council on the Passenger Rights Regulation (revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004), on which Parliament submitted its report in April 2014; calls therefore on the Council to explain, within two months following publication of this report, what is making it difficult to reach agreement;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Strongly encourages the Commission in seeking to support research and innovation in the aviation sector through public-private partnerships, the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, European Structural and Investment Funds and the European Fund for Strategic Investments; stresses the need to give priority to a European investment strategy based on a concerted rather than fragmented approach;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Takes note of the Commission's recommendation to the Council to issue authorisation to negotiate 'comprehensive EU-level air transport agreements' with, amongst other countries, Gulf States; emphasises, however, that substantive negotiations should not commence before a solution has been found in respect to the massive state aid provided to the Gulf Carriers by their states;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Welcomes the notable increase in airport connectivity in the EU over the last 10 years; regrets the fact that some regions are still poorly served, however, and calls on Member States to increase connectivity still further, given that it is so vital for the competitiveness of those regions;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Sees a need for free competition and the decentralisation of state airport networks, along with majority participation by local and regional authorities together with interested civil society bodies in strategic commercial decision-making relating to airports;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Commission to assess the fairness of practices whereby consumers are faced with significant charges for baggage fees or ticketing services where not pre-booked prior to the consumer checking-in or arriving at the departure gate;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Regrets that consumers of less- connected cities, regions and countries have a significant competitive disadvantage compared to major hubs and thus calls on the Commission to take action on improving intra-EU connectivity;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Believes that the development of the new technologies and digital solutions could bring significant benefits, for instance making the security measures more efficient and consumer friendly, without lowering the safety standards;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Highlights the importance of a coordinated approach among Member States in areas related to the aviation sector, such as tourism, safety, consumer policy and the environment;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Welcomes the Commission's ambition to strengthen the regulatory responsibility of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); however, underlines that safety cannot be compromised, especially from consumer perspective, and is therefore worried regarding the Commission's intention to introduce competition as a relevant factor in this regard; furthermore, notes that competition has led to degrading working conditions for aviation crew, which indirectly influences the safety of crew and passengers alike;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Recalls that consumers must always have an accessible route to address complaints to traders and to claim refunds; believes this route should be available in a manner which does not dissuade consumers from exercising their rights and should be clearly signposted to consumers; calls on the Commission to work closely with national enforcement bodies to ensure that traders meet these requirements;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Regrets the Aviation Strategy's limited consideration of developments in employment models in the aviation sector; stresses that the use of atypical forms of employment can undermine fair competition and efforts to ensure a level playing field for operators; calls for decent social standards to be upheld in all aviation activities to prevent anti- competitive employment practices;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is considering the adoption of the one-stop security approach, where passengers would undergo a single security check at the airport of origin without needing to undergo fresh checks at transit airports, and welcomes the fact that it is promoting the adoption of this approach with key trading partners, without impairing security;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Takes the view that an aviation strategy for Europe should respect the principle of territorial cohesion; takes the view that particular attention should be given to the smallest airports, especially in the outermost and less populated regions where the growth in air routes and moderate airport taxes are vital for the local economy;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Stresses the need to ensure high standards as regards public health requirements for residents near airports (in particular noise and air quality standards) and points up the importance of making rapid progress on adopting demanding international noise standards;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the Commission to provide the Council with guidance for its discussions on revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 so that the obstacles to a final agreement on the issue are overcome;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. While recognising the potential of the rapidly expanding use of the drones, having a passenger safety and security as a priority urges the Commission to put in place an adequate framework to ensure their safe use within the EU;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Welcomes the Commission's intention to maintain high safety and security standards while alleviating the burden of checks by making use of new technologies;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Welcomes the Commission's decision to make use of interpretative guidelines on Regulation No 261/2004 on air passenger rights in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights so as to improve application thereof; stresses the importance, at the same time, of rapidly adopting the revised regulation;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Regrets that the Commission does not mention Passenger Rights (PR) in their Communication; calls on the Council to find a solution to the current impasse regarding the proposed directive on Passenger Rights (COM(2011)0898) and avoid that any further delays causes consumers to remain in an uncertain situation regarding their rights;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Requests the Commission to provide more information regarding planned actions affecting price comparison websites in the area of aviation travel, which can be detrimental to consumers if presented in an unfair manner where preferential treatment is given according to commercial arrangements;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Stresses the importance of protecting consumers against unfair terms in air carriage contracts; calls on the Commission to put forward appropriate countermeasures in a legislative proposal;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Believes that environmental considerations are an important element of consumer choice; urges the Commission to ensure that improving the environmental performance of the EU's aviation sector is prioritised across all elements of the Aviation Strategy;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Points up the need to adopt, as soon as possible, the measures proposed in connection with revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 on air passenger rights in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights so that passengers are better protected and better informed about their rights;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Highlights the need for air agents and operators to promote the 112 European emergency number on their websites and e-tickets;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Regrets the fact that the Commission, according to its communication COM(2015) 598, proposes in future to concentrate solely on clarifying current passenger rights (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004); fears that, as a result, passenger rights will not be taken further and consumer rights will not be improved;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Stresses that safety and security considerations must be at the core of any and all efforts to enhance the performance and efficiency of the Single European Aviation Market, to ensure the continued trust of consumers and the competitiveness of the EU's aviation sector globally;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Notes the Commission's intention to transition towards a risk and performance based approach for common rules in the field of civil aviation safety; draws attention to the findings of the Aviation Strategy's accompanying safety performance study, which concluded that approximately only 1/3 of National Aviation Authorities are 'sufficiently well- resourced and skilled to exercise appropriate oversight'; is concerned therefore about the implications for the single market and consumer confidence of a move away from the current aviation system of comprehensive and specific safety standards, which continue to achieve high safety performance in European aviation;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Stresses that strengthened consumer rights within air passenger transport must be the objective of any reform of aviation rules;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Believes that systems of remedies for common rules in the field of civil aviation safety should take into account the seriousness, the duration and, where applicable, the intentional character of an infringement, as well as whether previous infringements have occurred; underlines the need for effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties to ensure a culture of compliance and high safety and security standards across the EU aviation sector;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Observes that it is still not possible for all consumers in the EU to use air transport because, in some geographic areas, there is still no market push to establish routes; prompts the Commission therefore to carry out studies for those areas that are based on objective need;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 g (new) 6g. Questions disapprovingly why the better legal safeguards for consumers under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 currently in force are inadequately acted on in practice;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Recognises the importance of the aviation sector in the European aeronautics industry, a world leader in the production of civil aircraft that is responsible for more than 500 000 jobs in the EU;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Recognizes the benefits from the liberalisation of the air transport in the EU and creation of the single market for the air passenger services;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Regrets the continued blocking of the procedure for adopting the revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 on passenger rights in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Regrets that the Commission's Aviation Strategy does not take account of social issues, in particular equality of treatment between workers and the fight against social dumping;
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2016/09/07
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69 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is needed in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise; notes that aircrafts sold on the global market need global environmental standards;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Expresses concern that CO2 emissions from international aviation are projected to be seven times higher in 2050 than in 1990, despite improvements in efficiency; however welcomes all technological efforts made through R&D activities such as additional standards for aircraft CO2 emissions and aircraft engine particulate matter emissions which are expected to enter into force in the near future;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Expresses concern that CO2 emissions from international aviation are projected to be seven times higher in 2050 than in 1990, despite the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020 such as improvements in
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Expresses concern that CO2 emissions from international aviation are projected to be seven times higher in 2050 than in
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Expresses concern that CO2 emissions from international aviation are projected to be seven times higher in 2050 than in 1990
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission’s Aviation Strategy proposal highlights the aviation sector’s significant contribution to the EU economy; stresses that
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Regrets that international aviation is not mentioned in the Paris Agreement as all sectors of economy must contribute to the low-carbon transition; notes that without considerable contributions from the aviation sector to global mitigation efforts, these goals cannot be achieved;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Regrets that international aviation is not explicitly mentioned in the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Regrets that international aviation is not mentioned in the Paris Agreement; notes that without considerable contributions from the aviation sector (passenger and cargo) to global mitigation efforts, these goals cannot be achieved;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Regrets that international aviation is not mentioned in the Paris Agreement; notes that without considerable contributions from the world aviation sector to global mitigation efforts, these goals cannot be achieved;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the establishment
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the establishment later this year of a fair and robust Global Market- Based Measure (GMBM) to be implemented at international level from 2020 onwards and reviewed at fixed intervals in order to optimise its efficiency;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the establishment later this year of a fair, ambitious and robust Global Market-
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the establishment later this year of a fair and robust Global M
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission’s Aviation Strategy proposal highlights the aviation sector’s significant contribution to the
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – point a (new) (a) Notes that although emissions from flights within the EU are included in the ETS, they increased by 3% in 2014 compared with the preceding year and by a further 3.6% in 2015 compared with 2014;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Stresses the need for a global level playing field in the area of aviation emissions, and insists that all emission reduction measures, whether in the EU or at global level, must prevent carbon, employment and investment leakage and other competitive drawbacks for EU industry; acknowledges the necessary role of a powerful aviation sector in achieving the EU reindustrialisation target;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Acknowledges that due to the global nature of air-transport and aviation it is essential to focus on global measures to tackle the climate impact of aviation;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the improvement of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS); recalls that the aviation sector will be maintained within the EU ETS in the absence of a GMBM; reiterates that in case a GMBM will be established the EU ETS needs to be adapted accordingly;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the improvement of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS); recalls that the aviation sector will be maintained within the EU ETS in the absence of a
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Calls for the adoption of a package of measures at international and European level to ensure the aviation sector makes a fair and effective contribution to 2030 climate targets and the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the EU to speed up the SESAR project, which, once completed, will help to save fuel and to secure a potential reduction amounting to 50 million tonnes of CO2 emissions;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Notes the potential reduction up to 50 million tons of CO2 emissions from the Single European Sky ATM Research project;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6 b. Underlines the potential reducing of emissions and air traffic noise from the better environmental performance of the air traffic management system "gate-to- gate";
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Acknowledges that there are still
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Acknowledges that
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Acknowledges that there are still too many very-short-haul flights; calls for
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Acknowledges that there are still too many very-short-haul flights; calls for measures to encourage a shift to more environmentally friendly modes of transport
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Advocates the use of organic residues and biowaste for the production of advanced second-generation biofuels for the aviation industry as a means of energy-efficient and resource-efficient net emissions reduction; urges that other measures and innovations be promoted in this area in the EU;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Recognising that fuel tax and VAT exemptions for aviation disincentives efficiency and distort the internal market, calls for ending such exemptions starting with intra EU flights;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission’s Aviation Strategy proposal highlights the aviation sector’s significant contribution to the EU’s security, growth, and economy; stresses that further ambitious steps are needed and that these should take into account environmental, climate, health and employment aspects;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7 b. Expresses regret that the CO2 efficiency standard under consideration by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will fail to reduce emissions below business as usual; calls for measures to be adopted at EU level to go beyond the standard;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Urges that an EU framework be set up in relation to electric, remotely piloted aircraft systems and for drone operation; in fact unlocking the potential of drones is an important task, and the correct balance between must be struck between elements such as safety and security, legal certainty and privacy & data protection;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Urges that an EU framework be set up
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. Calls for aviation law requirement for RPAS, provided that the requirements regarding safety and privacy of each citizen and the properties are respected; notes that in order to unleash the full potential of RPAS technology beyond- visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operation in rural areas is needed; calls for no weigh limitations to be set, whereas RPAS can replace larger vehicles on the transport carry greater payloads for longer distances on less power;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector; bearing in mind that high environmental standards have to be preserved and enhanced over time in order to ensure that aviation develops sustainably, urges that further incentives for job creation related to energy efficiency and innovation be established;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector; urges that further incentives for job creation related to energy efficiency and innovation be established, focusing on the EU's and Member States' circular-economy objectives;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission’s Aviation Strategy proposal highlights the aviation sector’s significant contribution to the EU economy; stresses that further ambitious steps are needed and that these should take into account flight safety, environmental, climate, health and employment aspects;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector; urges that further incentives for
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector; urges that further incentives for job creation related to
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. Notes that the success of sustainable aviation is intrinsically linked to continued support for strong research programs such as CleanSky and SESAR; further notes that only significant investments in new and innovative technologies (including in aircraft design, alternative fuels and digital technologies), will ensure sustainability of the aviation industry; calls the Commission to ensure that research, education and training remain high on the political agenda;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9 b. Stresses the importance of continued efforts to reduce the fragmentation of European airspace, as increasing the efficiency of flight routes can significantly reduce aviation's environmental footprint while improving safety;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Understands the need to further decrease regulatory burdens and to improve infrastructure and capacity both at airports and in the air
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Understands the need to further decrease regulatory burdens and to improve infrastructure and capacity both at airports and in the air; draws attention, meanwhile, to the need for strong consumer protection, as called for by the EU guidelines adopted by the Commission with a view to providing clear rules and security in the protection of passengers’ rights.
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Understands the need to further decrease regulatory burdens and to improve infrastructure and capacity both at airports and in the air; draws attention, meanwhile, to the need for strong environmental and consumer protection.
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new) Calls on the Commission and the Member States, as a matter of urgency, to adopt a plan to reduce the environmental and health impact on the neighbourhood of airports caused by low-cost airline flights operated at small aerodromes close to built-up areas.
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Calls for the current review of the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) to expand the agency's role in environmental affairs, including granting the EU greater flexibility in adopting environmental standards;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission’s Aviation Strategy proposal
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is needed in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise; welcomes the forthcoming adoption of an international noise standard to be applied to new types of large aircraft from 2017;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that, although today's aircraft produce much less emissions than their equivalent thirty years ago, sustainable development of the sector is needed in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise;
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Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas 4.7 million jobs in the Union are
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Recital A d (new) Ad. whereas greater diversification in contracts can be a tool for more flexibility, it can also be misused for rule shopping to avoid social security contributions and reduce taxes for companies; whereas atypical employment is particularly widespread among young pilots, exposing them to precarious working conditions and preventing a new generation from stable access to jobs in the aviation sector; whereas some types of atypical employment have a negative impact on safety, competition, wages, health and safety and quality standards;
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Believes that a network of aviation training institutes under the auspices of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Virtual Academy would help to establish common training and safety standards;
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a certification system for educational centres that provide training for cabin crew in order to enhance safety and security;
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Supports the efforts to create a single air space management regime for the EU; is convinced that involvement of employees in the further modernisation of the air traffic management organisations and its implementation will improve this process;
Amendment 103 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Recommends that common standards regarding competences of aviation safety inspectors should be established;
Amendment 104 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Reminds the Commission that the Single European Sky (SES) liberalisation process and in particular the performance scheme for the Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) should not be carried out to the detriment of the working conditions of the highly skilled operational personnel, nor lead to cuts on investments in new technology and education of new personnel; encourages the Commission to consider how to avoid this development, since it does not serve the goal of a better, more effective and more productive air traffic service in Europe;
Amendment 105 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to guarantee all workers in the aviation sector decent working conditions, including health and safety at work
Amendment 106 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to guarantee all workers in the aviation sector decent working conditions, including health and safety at work
Amendment 107 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to guarantee all workers in the aviation sector decent working conditions, including health and safety at work, consistent with the labour law of the country in which they were established.
Amendment 108 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to guarantee all workers in the aviation sector decent working conditions, including health and safety at work; stresses that this includes protection against exposure to particle pollution in airports.
Amendment 109 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Recital A e (new) Ae. whereas the mobile and transnational nature of aviation makes it difficult to detect social abuses and circumvention of labour standards and impossible to tackle the problems solely at a national level;
Amendment 110 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States and the social partners to guarantee all workers in the aviation sector decent working conditions, including health and safety at work.
Amendment 111 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to guarantee all workers in the aviation sector decent working conditions,
Amendment 112 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Stresses the need for regular monitoring of the psychological wellbeing of air crew to ensure their health and safety at work; highlights the importance of rest time for air crew, to ensure the maximum level of safety and security during their working time.
Amendment 113 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Insists that the need for further clarification of applicable law and competent courts vis-à-vis the employment contracts of mobile workers in aviation should be assessed in close cooperation with the representatives of those workers.
Amendment 114 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the Commission to put in place enhanced mechanisms to prevent social abuses and circumvention of labour standards including facilitating whistle blowing, open reporting and cooperation between Member States' labour inspectorates;
Amendment 115 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the competent authorities to correct and improve the current situation regarding area control centres to reduce the number of delays and congestion in EU airspace.
Amendment 116 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Stresses the economic importance of air transport for the outermost regions and calls on the Commission to guarantee adequate funding for such services.
Amendment 117 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Considers that the abuse of mandatory double-shifts in control centres could be detrimental to aviation safety and calls, therefore, on the competent authorities to examine the possibility of increasing staff in the aviation sector given the saturation of airspace and the projected increase in air traffic.
Amendment 118 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Urges the Commission and Member States to ensure better implementation and enforcement of the existing Union legislation in the aviation sector.
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Recital A f (new) Af. whereas the European social partners, in their Joint Declaration against EU-based Flags of Convenience in Aviation, called on the European legislators to take urgent action to prevent the development of EU-based flags of convenience in aviation, or the importing of non-EU flags of convenience in the sector;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Recital A g (new) Ag. whereas unfair competition like unlawful state aid and non-compliance with international labour standards from carriers in the Gulf States and other third countries destroys quality jobs and growth in Europe;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring a level playing field
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; regrets, however, the lack of concrete initiatives to curb social dumping in the sector; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring a level playing field in the sector in the EU and globally is crucial;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring a level playing field in the sector is crucial in order to prevent unfair competition to the detriment of workers;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain and create high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring a level playing field in the sector is crucial in order to protect workers' rights;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas 4.7 million jobs in the Union are generated by air transport and airports, and whereas the Union’s aviation sector directly employs between 1.4 and 2 million people;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and create and maintain high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring a level playing field in the sector is crucial;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Stresses that the aviation sector enjoys tax benefits which give it a significant commercial advantage over other modes of transport and create unfair competition between them; calls on the Commission to propose the necessary measures to tackle this unfair competition, which increases the number of precarious jobs in the sector and leads to a further deterioration in the levels of protection for workers and passengers;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Points out that there are significant differences between Member States as regards working conditions and social protection and that undertakings exploit freedom of establishment in order to reduce costs; calls on the Member States to put a stop to this damaging competition;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong, independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue and the participation of employees in company matters; underlines that the rights to form and to join a trade union are fundamental rights in the Union, in accordance with, and within the limits of action of, the law and the obligations of trade unions and unionised staff;
Amendment 3 #
Aa. whereas the aviation sector in the EU faces fierce competition from third- country operators, including operators, which use low-cost labour and circumvention of international labour conventions as well as state aid to dump prices; whereas this encourages EU operators to reduce labour costs and thus gradually undermines social standards in the Member States and the EU;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong, independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue and the participation of employees in company matters; underlines that the rights to form and to join a trade union are fundamental rights in the Union as laid down in Article 12 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong, independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue at all levels and the participation of employees in company matters;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong, independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue and the participation
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong, independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue at national and transnational levels and the participation of employees in company matters; underlines that the rights to form and to join a trade union are fundamental rights in the Union;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of strong, independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue and the participation of employees in company matters; underlines that the rights to form and to join a trade union and to undertake collective action are fundamental rights in the Union;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Welcomes attempts by the social partners to negotiate an agreement on the working conditions and social rights of employees in the European aviation sector; encourages them to negotiate collective agreements in all parts of the aviation sector in line with national laws and practices, as they are an effective instrument in combating a race to the bottom regarding social, working and employment standards and in ensuring decent remuneration for all workers;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses the social role and the importance of affordable air transport for the efficient functioning of the free movement of persons in the EU; underlines that any regulations in this area should not cause a high rise of prices and costs of air services for passengers;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that there is no need for new provisions on groundhandling services at airports;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Considers the decrease in unionisation to be a potential threat to the social dialogue and to working conditions in European aviation; underlines that the rights to form and to join a trade union are fundamental rights in the Union and must be guaranteed; rejects any attempts to reduce the right to strike;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Draws attention to a number of instances of unfair competition in the aviation sector; recalls that unfair competition can contribute to the degradation of working conditions; calls on the responsible authorities to adequately sanction any misconduct in this regard;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas new business and employment models have emerged due to the increased internationalisation, liberalization and global competition;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Urges the Commission, Member States, social partners and other stakeholders to closely and continuously monitor the development of the working conditions in civil aviation; calls on Member States to increase efforts to tackle bogus self-employment and unfair competition in the aviation sector;
Amendment 41 #
2e. Believes the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) must be able to scrutinize the development of new business and employment models in civil aviation in order to ensure the safety of passengers and staff; insists that EASA involves the social partners in this task;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. I
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Insists that
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Insists that direct employment must
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Insists that direct employment must remain the usual form of employment in aviation in order to ensure
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Insists that direct employment must remain the usual form of employment in aviation in order to
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Recital A a (new) Aa. Whereas, according to Eurocontrol, the most likely growth forecast for air traffic is an increase of 50% by 2035;
Amendment 50 #
3a. Calls on the Member States to review their legislation to make sure that all contracts in the aviation sector provide quality employment and good working conditions; believes that precarious working conditions are an additional safety risk; stresses that competitiveness should not come at the price of ‘selling off’ social safeguards for workers and the quality of services;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a regulatory framework with a safeguard clause regarding job retention following a change of service provider;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Notes that all airlines operating in the European Union must be fully compliant with EU and Member State social and employment requirements;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that working conditions for staff, especially pilots, are such as to prevent safety standards being compromised as a result of excess fatigue;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation, including a ban on zero-hours contracts and pay-to-fly schemes; stresses that bogus self-employment has significant consequences with regard to the social protection of workers and safety and has an adverse effect on the level playing field; insist therefore that the Commission and Member States clarify the provisions, drawing on ILO Convention 198, so that a distinction can be drawn between employees and self- employed workers in order to put an effective stop to bogus self-employment;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation, including
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation, including a ban on zero-hours contracts and pay-to-fly or equivalent schemes;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation, including a ban on zero-hours contracts and pay-to-fly schemes in European commercial aviation;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas the increasing use of precarious employment models in aviation inside the Union further creates downwards pressure on social and labour rights and has adverse effects on health and safety; whereas high-quality employment and training is directly linked to the safety and security of passengers and staff;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for a clarification of the ‘home base’ criterion in order to ensure that it determines applicable social,
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent social dumping and possible illegal use of foreign workers on board EU-registered planes in order to ensure fair working conditions, enhance training and know-how in the European aviation sector and ensure a high level of safety for air passengers;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent social dumping and possible illegal use of
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent social
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas the deterioration of working conditions is ubiquitous in the aviation industry in Europe1a ; whereas some airlines offer cadets a position at deplorable conditions, or even resort to pay-to-fly schemes where the pilot actually pays the airline to fly revenue- earning flights; _________________ 1aGlobal Topic on Decent Work, International Labour Organization
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent and clamp down firmly on social dumping and possible illegal use of foreign workers on board EU-registered planes;
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent social dumping and possible illegal use of
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent social dumping and possible illegal and/or undeclared use of foreign workers on board EU-registered planes;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent social dumping and possible illegal use of
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent and clamp down on social dumping and possible illegal use of foreign workers on board EU-registered planes;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the need to prevent
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Asks the Commission to clarify the provisions so that a distinction can be drawn between employees and self- employed workers to combat 'bogus self employment'; stresses, in this regard, that low-cost airlines in particular use self- employment contracts for pilots, which often provide for the employment of pilots at the end of their careers, who are often hired through temporary agencies based outside the EU; calls for strict rules to clamp down on any such occurrence;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to put in place mechanisms to prevent abuses and circumvention of social and labour obligations, including enhanced cooperation between national social and/or labour inspectorates and facilitation of whistle blowing, for example through the creation of a European contact point;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls for a clarification of the concept of 'economic entity' to extend the benefits of Directive 2001/23 to ground handling workers in case of call for tender or partial loss of activities;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Encourages the Commission, when proposing a review of the Directive on 'Ground Handling at Airports' to focus on improving the fair and better treatment of the employed in the ground handling sector, for the sake of higher qualifications, more security and safety and better quality of (public) services;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Recital A b (new) Ab. Whereas in some airspace 94% of delays were caused by a lack of capacity in area control centres (ACC);
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Emphasises that while enforcing the Regulation on 'Occurrence Reporting in Aviation', it is crucial to report regularly on incidents regarding fatigue of the crew as well as contaminated air in the pilots' cabins, in order to improve health of the crew and safety of flying personnel as well as passengers;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Insists that any agreements in the field of EU External Aviation Policy must include respect for human rights and
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Insists that any agreements in the field of EU External Aviation Policy must include respect for human rights and fundamental ILO conventions and that these agreements do not undermine current rules on protection of workers;
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Insists that any agreements in the field of EU External Aviation Policy must include respect for human rights and fundamental ILO conventions, social protection and effective means of enforcement;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Regrets that requirements on third-country airlines operating to and from airports in the Union today are non- enforceable or even non-existent; insists that unfair competition from third- country airlines, due to e.g. direct and indirect state aid, subsidies or exploitation of workers, is effectively addressed and that existing tools to counter unfair competition are thoroughly evaluated and where necessary updated; firmly believes that as long as fair competition clauses, including respect of workers' rights, are not applied in air transport agreements with third countries, the rights to operate in the Union should be limited;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on the Commission, when negotiating new aviation agreements between the EU and third countries, to seek to ensure that these agreements guarantee a high level of employment and social protection and do not undermine existing national employment provisions and standards and their enforcement;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. reiterates that any agreement on aviation must include respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in the European Social Charter and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for employment contracts to be consistent with the labour law of the country in which those contracts were lawfully concluded;
Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain, as the success of European aviation is highly dependent on skilled workers and innovation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure sufficient public and private investments in research and development in the aviation sector; highlights in this context the role of other parts of the aviation value chain such as manufacturing of aircraft, engines and their components, service provision, ground handling, air traffic management, which are of high importance for employment and growth; firmly believes that the role of these sectors must be further addressed in the aviation strategy;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Recital A c (new) Ac. whereas more than one pilot out of six surveyed in the Ghent study1b is facing atypical employment conditions; i.e. working through a temporary work agency, as self-employed, or on a zero- hour contract with no minimum pay guaranteed; whereas the low fare airlines are by far the largest users of atypical employment; _________________ 1bY. Jorens, D. Gillis, L. Valcke & J. De Coninck, "Atypical Forms of Employment in the Aviation Sector", European Social Dialogue, European Commission, 2015
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in a
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain, in order to ensure that the industry can draw on well trained, qualified and experienced workers; emphasises how important it is to develop new qualifications and skills, in particular in the context of digitisation and the emergence of new types of aircraft, such as drones; calls for training and further training to be made more academic and to incorporate both practical and theoretical components and for training partnerships to be established between research institutes, universities and firms;
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in lifelong education and training
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in mandatory education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain; recognizes the importance of establishing minimum requirements for education and training in the EU in order to ensure a high level of quality and safety in the aviation sector;
Amendment 94 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain in order to ensure a high level of skills and remuneration of staff and the safety and security of passengers;
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain, and particularly in research and innovation;
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain in close cooperation with the social partners in the sector;
Amendment 97 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain recognising the need to address any skills gaps which emerge;
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education
Amendment 99 #
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Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - having regard to the Commission proposal of 7 December 2015 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit 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 which would contribute to the development of tourism and economic relations;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets; believes that competition from third countries
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - having regard to the conclusions of the high-level conference "A Social Agenda for Transport" on 4 June 2015 in Brussels1a, __________________ 1a http://ec.europa.eu/transport/media/events /2015-06-04-social-agenda-for- transport_en.htm
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Believes that the European aviation sector represents one of the most efficient parts of the European economy, since through the creation of a single market and its extension to other third countries, it will foster competition to the benefit of citizens; believes that consideration should be given to negotiating balanced agreements with other parts of the world on opening airspace, promoting technological progress and guaranteeing the implementation of high standards in relation to quality, security and environmental performance, making it possible to consolidate and develop the sector;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls, with a view to combating unfair competition from third countries, for a review of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community and of Regulation (EC) No 868/2004 concerning protection against subsidisation and unfair pricing practices causing injury to Community air carriers in the supply of air services from countries not members of the European Community;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Welcomes the initiative to negotiate at EU-level air transport agreements and bilateral aviation safety agreements with third countries representing emerging and strategic markets (China, Japan, ASEAN, Turkey, Qatar, the UAE, Armenia, Mexico, China, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi- Arabia) and encourages fast negotiations; calls on the Commission and the Council, in respect of Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to fully involve and inform the European Parliament at all stages of negotiations;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Recognises the strategic importance of swift progress in negotiating EU level aviation agreements with China, ASEAN, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Mexico and Armenia that include balanced provisions on fair competition which can be applied and enforced in practice based on a regulatory framework that promotes EU values and standards;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Refers to the Eurovignette Directive that underlined that internalisation of external costs should be introduced for all transport modes and thus also for aviation; calls on the Commission to propose levies on flights, based on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, air pollution and noise criteria as well as taxation on kerosene and VAT on all European flight tickets;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to regulate the participation of capital from third countries in the European aviation market in order to avoid market distortions and unfair competition between companies in the internal market, in accordance with existing state aid legislation;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Council to authorise global air agreements with third countries only when strong clauses on transparency, state aid, environment human and labour protection are put in place. Calls on the Commission to provide EASA with mechanisms for real monitoring and enforcement of these agreements;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Welcomes the mandates and the negotiations for comprehensive aviation agreements with some third countries, and asks for a swift completion of the agreements in order to ensure a level playing field for European airlines and airports, ensure reciprocity and an effective fair competition clause;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - having regard to the conclusions of the high-level conference "A Social Agenda for Transport" on 4 June 2015 in Brussels,
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses that air services agreements contribute to the implementation of the European Neighbourhood concept and aim to extend the EU Single Aviation Market; in this points out its importance for strengthening the Easterner Partnership cooperation;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission to amend Regulation 868/2004 to facilitate the adoption of retaliatory measures and sanctions in respect of airlines liable to benefit from subsidies undermining fair competition.
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Takes notes of the inclusion of a comprehensive fair competition clause; recalls that all negotiations must produce a robust agreement with efficient provisions for enforcing financial transparency and fair;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Deplores the fact that Regulation (EC) No 868/2004 on protection against unfair pricing practices in the air transport sector has proved to be inadequate and ineffective;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission to promote fair competition, in particular in negotiations on air transport agreements with third countries;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Welcomes the opening of negotiations for bilateral comprehensive air agreements; recalls the Commission obligation to keep Parliament immediately and fully informed at all stages of negotiations and reminds both the Commission and Council of the importance of appropriate transparency procedures in negotiations;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Calls on the Commission to promptly submit a proposal to revise Regulation (EC) No 868/2004 in order to safeguard fair competition in EU external aviation relations by eliminating unfair competition more effectively and reinforce the competitive position of the EU aviation industry,
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Demands that the Commission involve the Member States and their national parliaments fully in negotiations it has been mandated to conduct with third countries;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Calls on the Commission, in connection with fair competition on the part of countries with which it concludes air transport agreements, to insist on compliance with at least basic rights as laid down in ILO conventions;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 4 February 2016 on the special situation of islands,
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Believes that in keeping with Article 218 of the TFEU, the Commission and the Council should keep the Parliament fully informed concerning all stages of international aviation agreement negotiations;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the EASA's role on the international scene and to support its official recognition as a single EU voice within ICAO;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Calls on the Commission, during negotiations on air transport agreements with third countries, also to be on the lookout for state aid arrangements that would not be permissible under its own rules in the EU, and to enter into binding arrangements in this connection;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Welcomes launching new aviation dialogues with other strategic aviation partners such as India;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. Urges the Commission to ensure that workers in the European aviation sector who are not residents of the EU also comply with the safety requirements applicable under European law;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 e (new) 3e. Is concerned about certain employment practices within aviation, such as pay-to-fly schemes and zero-hours contracts; states that those practices are a potential threat to aviation safety in Europe;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that air space is also part of the EU single market, and that any fragmentation resulting from diverging national practices has an impact on the rest of the market and hampers EU competitiveness; considers it essential to draft, in each state, a report on the competitiveness of the aviation sector and solutions with which to support airlines and businesses; is convinced that one such solution is to impose a temporary tax and regulatory moratorium in a Member State or at European level (when possible) for the airlines hardest hit by international competition that is deemed to be unfair;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that air space is also part of the EU single market, and that any fragmentation resulting from diverging national practices
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) - having regard to the conclusions of the high-level conference "A Social Agenda for Transport" on 4 June 2015 in Brussels,[1] [1] http://ec.europa.eu/transport/media/events /2015-06-04-social-agenda-for- transport_en.htm
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that air space is also part of the EU single market, and that any fragmentation resulting from diverging national practices (e.g.: taxes, levies, etc.) has an impact on the rest of the market and hampers EU competitiveness;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that air space is also part of the EU single market including Gibraltar airport, and that any fragmentation resulting from diverging national practices has an impact on the rest of the market and hampers EU competitiveness;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that air space is also part of the
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks, and to allow continuity of air services in the most vulnerable parts of the air space, while ensuring a proper deployment of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project; reminds that one of the biggest challenges associated with the deployment of SESAR is its management structure or architecture that identifies the relevant entities and processes.
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks, and to allow continuity of air services in the most vulnerable parts of the air space, while ensuring a proper deployment of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project; points out that the SESAR project needs to be allocated an ambitious budget for its implementation;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks, and to allow continuity of air services in the most vulnerable parts of the air space, while
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the increasingly difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks, and to allow continuity of air services in the most vulnerable parts of the air space, while ensuring a proper deployment of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Strongly believes that the aviation sector should fully rely on European satellite-based technologies, such as EGNOS and Galileo, which allow safer and more efficient navigation and approach procedures while enabling the full deployment of SESAR; Therefore insists on the need for a wide implementation of these technologies;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector; Connectivity within Europe should be based on projects supported by a positive cost benefit analysis approved by the European Commission in order to avoid tax payers money is lost in non-viable projects. In the interest of public finances and the environment, particular attention should be given to airports in close proximity to each other and the catchment areas of neighbouring airports.1a __________________ 1a http://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocIt em.aspx?did=30441
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector; recalls that connectivity must be taken to be at all levels: national, European and international (short- and medium-haul);
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by increasing efficiency and taking connectivity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity and capacity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the significant limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) - having regard to the outcome of the 39th Session of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly in 2016;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as one of the main indicators when assessing and planning actions in the sector;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as one of the main indicators when assessing and
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity and capacity as the main indicators when assessing and planning actions in the sector;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new) Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the full and correct implementation of the Airport Charges Directive (2009/12/EC) that strikes a balance between providing adequate investment in airport infrastructure, while at the same time ensuring that passengers and European airlines benefit from efficient, safe, well-connected airports, which is vital for a more competitive EU aviation sector and welcomes transparent market based approaches in this regard in conjunction with effective airline/airport consultation;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Maintains that the better a city, region or country is connected by air to other destinations in Europe and other parts of the world, the greater the positive impact it has on the travelling public, enterprises and the economy in general.
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should not only be limited to number, frequency and quality of air transport services, but should also be assessed within an integrated transport network and extended to other criteria, such as time, network integration increases, affordability and environmental cost, in order to reflect the actual added value of a route; calls, therefore, on the Commission to explore the possibility of developing an EU indicator based on other existing indices and the exploratory work already carried out by Eurocontrol and the Airport Observatory;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should not only be limited to number, frequency and quality of air transport services, but
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should not only be limited to number, frequency and quality of air transport services, but should also be assessed based on a cost- benefited analysis and within an integrated transport network and extended to other criteria, such as time, affordability and environmental cost, in order to reflect the actual added value of a route; calls, therefore, on the Commission to explore the possibility of developing an EU indicator based on other existing indices;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas EU transport policy ultimately aims at serving the interests of European citizens and businesses by providing an ever-greater connectivity, the highest level of safety and security and barrier-free markets;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should not only be limited to number, frequency and quality of air transport services, but should also be assessed within an integrated transport network and extended to other criteria, such as time, affordability
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that connectivity should not only be limited to number, frequency and quality of air transport services, but should also be assessed within an integrated transport network and extended to other criteria, such as time,
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Recalls that European Commission identified in the Aviation Strategy for Europe the issue of significant connectivity gaps between EU13 and EU15 (the connectivity of EU131 is 7.5 times lower than of EU152); therefore stresses that the connectivity index should also address the gaps in the air connectivity between the different regions within the EU, especially in EU13, and considers that the Commission should develop further proposals aimed at reducing these gaps in the air transport services and guaranteeing sufficient connectivity for all Member States. ________________________________ [1] Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta, Cyprus [2] SWD(2015)261 Commission Staff Working Document accompanying the Communication from the Commission "An Aviation Strategy for Europe"
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Stresses the vital importance of the aviation sector for the development of tourism in the European Union; notes that the number and quality of air connections is a factor in the growth in the number of tourists visiting Europe and increases the diversity of tourism on offer; stresses the particular importance of regional and local airports for increasing the accessibility to tourists of mountainous and hard-to-reach regions;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Believes that such a type of connectivity index, without undermining the EU objective of territorial cohesion to be enhanced by the forthcoming interpretative guidelines on the Public Service Obligations' rules, can serve the overall strategic planning by distinguishing economically viable opportunities from unprofitable projects, in order to favour for instance profitable specialisation of airports and to avoid ghost airports, and by identifying intermodal and cost-
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Believes that such a type of connectivity index, without undermining the EU objective of territorial cohesion, can serve the overall strategic planning by distinguishing economically viable opportunities supported by a cost benefit analysis approved by the European Commission from unprofitable non-viable projects and by identifying intermodal and cost-
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Believes that such a type of connectivity index, without undermining the EU objective of territorial cohesion and public service obligations, can serve the overall strategic planning by distinguishing economically viable opportunities from unprofitable projects and by identifying intermodal and cost-
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Believes that such a type of connectivity index, without undermining the EU objective of territorial cohesion, can serve the overall strategic planning by distinguishing economically viable opportunities from unprofitable projects and by identifying intermodal and cost- efficient solutions, also in terms of environmental sustainability;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital Α Α. whereas EU transport policy ultimately aims at serving the interests of European citizens and businesses by providing an ever-greater connectivity
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Believes that such a type of connectivity index should look on air connections in a wide perspective and, without undermining the EU objective of territorial cohesion, can serve the overall strategic planning by
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new) Notes the importance of connectivity for the development of small and regional airports within the Union, as the drivers for growth, jobs creation and regional cohesion, especially at the Outermost Regions as specified in Article 349 of the TFEU; recalls that over the last years, small regional airports have tended to be more affected than other airports by losses of direct connectivity; Highlights the role on which small and regional airports might play within the Union as another way to decongest larger and hub airports through indirect connections; asks the European Commission, jointly with the Member-States, to present an EU long-term strategic plan addressing the challenges and opportunities of regional airports inside the EU context;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new) Maintains that many secondary airports would not be economically viable without public money and stresses the importance of making the regions more competitive and promote their integration and connectivity with other regions and believes that there should be careful consideration given to maintaining EU citizens access to such essential services as market based solutions will not deliver air transport services to certain regions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a long term strategy that addresses the challenges and opportunities for these airports;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on the Commission to address the problem of a capacity crunch with a special focus on airports in regard of currently having a number of congested airports while some regions have over-capacities on the ground; highlights that not only the annual, but also the peak hour capacity of airports is a crucial criterion;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Note that to overcome single airport viability, airports working in a network or clusters with regional airports can offer synergies, reduce costs and season-dependence, promote efficiency and should be encouraged as they help to mitigate congestion and provide connectivity to a large number of citizens.
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Regrets that some airlines provide for bonuses for those who consume the least fuel and calls on the Commission to investigate this kind of behaviour;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Believes that the benefits of the complementarity of all modes of transport should be unleashed to improve mobility and achieve a resilient transport network; points out that intermodality is the only way to assure the dynamic and sustainable development of a competitive EU aviation sector; underlines that intermodality allows a more efficient use of infrastructure, by expanding airport catchment areas, which would also free up slots and contribute to creating a favourable environment for trade, tourism and cargo operations; stresses, in particular, the benefits of complementarity between air and rail transport in raising the level of transport services, and recognises the successes achieved in this field in the integration of rail and air infrastructure, as well as examples of joint offers and integrated ticketing by airlines and rail operators;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Believes that the benefits of the complementarity of all modes of transport should be unleashed to improve mobility and achieve a resilient transport network; points out that intermodality and a consequent modal shift towards more sustainable modes is the only way to assure the dynamic and sustainable development of a competitive EU aviation sector; underlines that intermodality allows a more efficient use of infrastructure, by
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Believes that the benefits of the complementarity of all modes of transport, including helicopters and vertical take-off aircraft, should be unleashed to improve mobility and achieve a resilient transport network; points out that intermodality is the only way to assure the dynamic and sustainable
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the European Court of Auditors Special Report Number 21/2014 "EU-funded airport infrastructures: poor value for money" 1a , besides the specific cases of airports in remote areas, connectivity in Europe should be based on economic sustainability and all infrastructures such as airports must be supported by a positive Cost-Benefit- Analysis when they are submitted to the Commission for approval. Taxpayers’ money should not be wasted in "ghost airports" that exist across Europe; __________________ 1a http://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocIt em.aspx?did=30441
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Believes that the benefits of the complementarity of all modes of transport without exception should be unleashed to improve mobility and achieve a resilient transport network; points out that intermodality is the only way to assure the dynamic and sustainable development of a competitive EU aviation sector; underlines that intermodality allows a more efficient use of infrastructure, by expanding airport catchment areas, which would also free up slots and contribute to creating a favourable environment for trade, tourism and cargo operations;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Sees a need for strategic planning for the European airport system that can identify current capacities, predicted demand, current bottlenecks and future infrastructure needs at European level; this planning should include not only transport and connectivity considerations but also assess, via cost-benefit analyses, the impacts of this activity on the territory’s economy in terms of tourism, business competitiveness and the ability to attract investment; all this should be reflected in the implementation of the White Paper on Aviation in Europe 2050;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Stresses that the region of Central and Eastern Europe is characterized by a lower number and poorer quality of air connections compared to Western part of the EU. These connectivity gaps were identified by an independent analysis conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at the request of the European Commission1a as well as analysis conducted by ACI Europe1b; __________________ 1aOverview of Air Transport and Current and Potential Air Connectivity Gaps in the CESE Region, PwC, December 2014. 1bAirport Industry Connectivity Report, Airport Council International, 2015.
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number; calls on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors; calls on the Commission promptly to present its proposal for a multimodal approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated; believes that the intermodal connection of ports, airports and the main TEN-T corridors should be viewed as a priority for EU economic growth, and to that end calls on the Commission to promote such interconnections using the financial instruments at its disposal, especially in those Member States with the highest rates of unemployment;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number; calls on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors; calls on the Commission promptly to present its proposal for a multimodal approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated, and calls on the Member States to develop fast, efficient and user-friendly rail or bus links between conurbation centres and airports, in line with their multimodality objectives;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number; calls on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors while removing bottlenecks; calls on the Commission promptly to present its proposal for a multimodal approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Considers that in order to boost intermodal transport across Europe, new booking and single ticketing solutions need to be deployed and implemented to effectively offer consumers real time information on multimodal choices with one single ticket ( through phone application and other telematics supports) that combines air transport with other modes, including urban transport. Calls on the Commission in cooperation with the service providers to come forward with concrete proposals for booking and single-ticketing solutions and make reality traveling across the TEN-T corridors with one single ticket before 2020;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Reiterates the importance of small and regional airports within the Union for regional connectivity; calls on the Commission to present a long-term EU strategic plan to address the challenges and opportunities for regional airports within the EU context, including state-aid rules for transport infrastructure and implementation of the Airport Charges Directive as their role in ensuring cohesion among EU regions should be promoted and become one of the pillars of the EU's growth and jobs strategy
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 a (new) - having regard to Protocol (No 1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the role of national Parliaments in the European Union,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the EU Single Aviation market is the most successful example of regional liberalisation of air transport that strongly contributed to unprecedented levels of air connectivity by broadening travel opportunities within and outside Europe while lowering prices;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Appreciates that European Commission identified the issue of gaps in connectivity in recently developed Aviation Strategy for Europe. However, since the proposed solutions are of a limited potential, encourages the European Commission to monitor the air connectivity within the EU, especially in the CEE region, and to develop further proposals aimed at reducing the gaps in the access to air transport services;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Stresses the particular importance of regional airports for increasing the connectivity of Europe’s poorly developed regions; points out that many of these airports have been modernised using EU funds, and that their potential has been taken into account by including them in the TEN-T network;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Stresses the economic importance of air transport for the outermost regions and calls on the Commission to guarantee adequate funding for such services in island regions and especially in the Aegean islands;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Highlights the need to allocate specific financial resources for the support and growth of airports located in geographical areas that are excluded from the TEN-T networks, so as not to penalise the millions of citizens who live in those areas;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to financially support those regional airports which are having difficulty in balancing their books, in order to prevent financial support for this infrastructure from weighing almost exclusively on the coffers of local authorities;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns passenger rights, liability, delays, security services and open data; recalls the need to ensure adequate air traffic services in case of disruption to air traffic, as underlying in the SES and at ICAO guidance;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns passenger rights, liability, delays, security services and open data; notes that cargo specific issues should be accorded equal importance, given the essential nature of air cargo to the European economy;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns passenger rights, liability, delays, security services and open data; calls on the Commission and the Member States to actively support such solutions;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns passenger rights, accessibility for persons with disabilities, liability, delays, security services and open data;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas EU air transport policy should be revised, moving from strict regulation in the field of internal competition and the role of ‘punisher’ to taking a dominant position in the global air transport market by assuming the role of development coordinator;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Considers necessary to guarantee that the information available for consumers on the Internet on different air travel services, including price and auxiliary services, needs to be accurate, transparent and neutral to allow comparison and informed choices by consumers on the different travel possibilities. Calls on the Commission to monitor new comers offering these services to comply with these principles of neutral information and propose a reinforced regulatory framework if needed;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Considers that a strong competitive environment must allow consumers to compare online offers and make informed choices. To maintain this competition they must be able to compare offers in a neutral and transparent environment. Transparency would also be a catalyst for the positive development of multimodal transport.
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Stresses the need to address the issue of clogged transport links between airports and urban centres; notes the need for close integration of the public transport network and the aviation infrastructure;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution 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, calls on the Commission to enforce compliance with the ownership and control provisions as laid down in EU Regulation 1008/2008 by strengthening its supervision and to actively take action in the event non-EU carriers are by-passing or contravening the effective control provisions, stipulates that present ownership and control rules shall be strictly applied and not amended or softened as long as there is no effective reciprocity in place regarding EU investors in third countries;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution 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; calls therefore for a clear framework to be established in the field of airport management tariffs and models that promotes the development of management models which prevent inter-regional asymmetries and increase the efficiency of the European airports system;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution 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; considers that the current 49% limit on foreign investment in EU airlines may be hampering airlines' ability to attract inward investment in order to succeed globally, and therefore calls for a review of EU rules on ownership and control of airlines;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution 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; observes that special tax regimes may be granted in certain cases so as to ensure compliance with the principle of territorial continuity and offset the natural disadvantages faced by islands and outlying areas in the EU;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution 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 218 #
Motion for a resolution 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; specifically asks the Commission to make the exemptions granted to regional airports in the guidelines a lasting fixture so as to protect these springboards for economic development;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the legal constraints imposed by the European Union cause the European aviation sector to engage in forms of unfair competition, including within the EU, which undermine its competitiveness;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution 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;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution 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; maintains that when granting public support it has to be ensured that the investment in question will be cost- effective and fit for purpose;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector, including non-aeronautical revenue, 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;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster innovation, create quality jobs and maintain or regain European leadership of our industry; recalls that all financing must respect EU state aid guidelines and competition law;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster innovation, create quality jobs and maintain or regain European leadership of our industry; recalls that all financing must respect EU state aid guidelines and competition law;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster innovation, create quality jobs and maintain or regain European leadership of our industry; recalls that all financing must respect EU state aid guidelines and competition law;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Notes in particular that the ongoing privatisation of EU airports together with the new guidelines on state aid mean that the larger European airports will have to finance their own infrastructure development. In this context, a supportive regulatory regime should, therefore, be able to attract and mobilise the necessary private investment;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Believes that while ownership and control rules (Regulation 1008/2008) are important owing to investors having an influence on the direction or the priorities of European airlines and that as a first priority, these rules should be strictly enforced, however, calls on the Commission to assess the ´control´ criteria so that European airlines may have the possibility to access foreign investment to innovate and remain competitive;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the aviation sector contributes significantly to climate change and measures to reduce GHG emissions are also necessary within this transport mode;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Feels that small airports should become an EU priority; urges, therefore, the Commission to devote particular attention to small airports and provide the Member States with a greater number of effective financial tools and instruments that help them to preserve small regional airports, particularly those situated in peripheral areas, and that make it possible for Member States to invest in the airport infrastructure that they administer;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Notes in particular that the on- going privatization of EU airports combined with the new State Aid Guidelines suggests that Europe's larger airports would have to finance their own infrastructural development and that a supportive and sound regulatory regime should, therefore, be in place to attract and mobilise necessary private investments;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses the vital role of duty free and travel retail industry as an integral part of the travelling experience, which represents a key source of income for airports as well as an important source of job creation; acknowledges the link between non-aeronautical revenues and long term commercial viability of airports in Europe;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Considers that the Commission's evaluation of the Airport Charges Directive should help clarifying whether the current provisions are an effective tool to promote competition against the risk of abuse of monopoly power and to further the interests of European consumers and promote competition, or whether a reform is needed;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses that, in terms of European planning and sustainable growth, regional airports play a key role in promoting territorial cohesion, social inclusion and economic growth while contributing to the decongestion of the main European airports;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Welcomes the innovation and economic development which can be fostered by the further development of the civil use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs); underlines the fact that innovation is a prerequisite for competitive European industries in the field of manned and unmanned aviation;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Urges the Commission to ensure that recommendations issued by Member States for transposition of Commission guidelines regarding state aid comply with the Communication 2014/ C 99/03;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. recognizes the need for public funding and other measures to support regional airports with limited commercial traffic that are therefore unable to compete with other European airports; calls for an increase in the threshold for exemption from the notification requirement in respect of state aid to regional airports in the form of public service compensation based on the average annual passenger numbers;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. Believes that the aviation and non- aviation revenues should be merged for the purposes of airport financial management, so as to reduce airport fees in line with recital 25 of Directive 2014/23/EU on the award of concession contracts;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 c (new) 12c. Welcomes the Commission communication concerning the scope of state aid under Article 107 (1) TFEU (2016 / C 262/01), observing that public funding for small airports providing mainly local services is unlikely to affect trade between Member States;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 d (new) 12d. Stresses the need to extend the scope of Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 to investment and operational aid for small airports;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 e (new) 12e. Hopes that the review of the Commission communication entitled ‘Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines’ (2014/C 99/03), will take account of the needs and particularities of remote areas;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 f (new) 12f. Stresses the need to refine the concept of overlapping catchment areas between different European airports so as to take account of distances and travel times from outlying catchment areas to the airports;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the whole aviation value chain has the potential to be a strategic sector for investments, which needs to be further exploited by setting long-term objectives and by granting incentives to smart initiatives fulfilling those objectives; emphasises that the aeronautics industry is a major contributor to EU growth and jobs and is closely linked to competitiveness in the EU aviation sector, lending strong support to the promotion of cleaner technologies and supporting SESAR deployment; invites the Commission and the Member States to look into further measures to promote such initiatives, including through the use of the European Fund for Strategic Investments;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the whole aviation value chain has the potential to be a strategic sector for investments, which needs to be further exploited by setting long-term objectives and by granting incentives to smart initiatives fulfilling those objectives such as greener airports or aircrafts, noise reduction, connection between airport facilities and public transport; invites the Commission and the Member States to look into further measures to promote such initiatives,
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the whole aviation value chain has the potential to be a strategic sector for investments, which needs to be further exploited by setting long-term objectives and by granting incentives to smart initiatives fulfilling those objectives; invites the Commission
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the whole aviation value chain has the potential to be a
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 – point 1 (new) (1) stresses that Europe’s capacity to deploy the SESAR project is also of strategic importance, since establishing it as a global standard will boost the European aviation industry;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Takes the view that, by adopting an ambitious external air transport policy through the negotiation of comprehensive agreements and a clear focus on growth markets, the EU can contribute to improving access to the market, investment opportunities for European aviation and increasing Europe's international connectivity, while at the same time ensuring transparent market conditions for EU airlines.
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. welcomes ‘Just Culture’ practices and calls for a commitment by the Member States to continue to implement and improve them;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver for growth, trade and jobs creation, which has a significant impact on the EU’s economy and the life and mobility of its citizens;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); stresses the importance of maintaining beyond 31 December 2016 the derogation granted under the ETS to emissions from flights to or from an airfield in an outermost region as defined in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU; is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both technically by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and politically by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020,
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged; acknowledges that biofuels use in aviation need further incentives;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, thanks to EU research programmes such as CleanSky and SESAR, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020,
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Deplores the repeated industrial actions of air traffic controllers that too often paralyses passengers and damage the EU economic activity. Between 2010 and 2015 the EU air transport system suffered from almost 170 days of Air Traffic Control (ATC) strikes, causing a loss of some €9.5bn to EU GDP, as calculated by PwC in a study commissioned earlier this year.1a In 2016 alone, France's skies have been disrupted 14 times already. Calls the European Commission together with Members States to guarantee a minimum service in case of strike at least for overflights or sufficient advance notification periods for Unions and for individual controllers so as to improve the predictability of the level of disruption. __________________ 1ahttps://a4e.eu/wp- content/uploads/2016/06/A4E-ATC- Strikes-Economic-Impact-Final- Summary-slides-160628.pdf
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Believes that the aviation sector in the EU, including airports and ground services, should also help achieve the objectives of the circular economy and at the same time lead the field in aircraft dismantling and recycling technologies; calls on the Commission to develop, in conjunction with the industry, and prior to the point in the next few years when a large number of aircraft are due to reach the end of their life cycle, an efficient system for environment-friendly certified recycling and re-use; calls on the Commission to actively promote within the ICAO the widespread adoption of these practices;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Calls on the Commission to make negotiating air transport agreements with third countries dependent on high safety standards, appropriate labour and social standards and participation in the market- based climate change instrument for air transport emissions and, in air transport agreements, to ensure equal market access, equal ownership conditions and a level playing field based on reciprocity;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Urges the Commission and Member States to monitor strictly the new procedures in force from June 2016 to reduce noise and ultrafine particles in exhaust gas emissions from aircraft taking off from airports close to cities and populated hubs, so as to improve the quality of life and especially air quality;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Encourages the Commission to propose efficient measures to reduce noise and ultra-fine particulates (UFP) emissions at airports near to densely populated areas and thereby improve quality of life and health for the citizens concerned as well as create fair competition between the EU airports;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Welcomes the first ever global agreement to address CO2 emissions of aviation and the commitment of 65 states to participate at the voluntary phase already in the first phase until 2027 which means that around 80% of emissions above 2020 levels will be offset by the scheme until 2035;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Welcomes the landmark agreement reached by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on 6th October 2016, with the adoption of a Global Market-Based Measure (GMBM) to reduce international aviation emissions. The European Union and its Member States played an instrumental role in brokering this deal, which constitutes the first-ever agreement to reduce CO2 emissions in a global sector. Days after the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the EU, this new multilateral deal shows that the EU is committed to keep global warming well below 2°C. ICAO needs to develop all the remaining elements and implementation tools to allow the GMBM to become operational in 2021. Participating states are expected to take all necessary steps to develop relevant implementing measures at domestic level. The EU should closely monitor the concrete steps and application of this agreement. The Commission should make a proposal to review the scope of the European Union Emissions Trading System, with due consideration to be given to the necessary consistency to EU 2030 climate objectives and policy.
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Calls on the Commission to propose measures to discourage airlines from selecting flight plans with longer routes in a bid to save on route charges, since this has a major impact on CO2 emissions, in direct conflict with one of the fundamental objectives the Single European Sky;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Acknowledges the substantial costs spent on security measures; stresses that security challenges, including cybersecurity, posed to the aviation sector will only be greater in the future, requiring an immediate shift to a more intelligence- based and reactive security system, and an improvement of the security of airports
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution 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 immediate 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 screening; urges the Member States to commit to share intelligence systematically and to exchange best practices on airport security systems; notes the need for the EASA to assume executive powers in security matters and to establish a uniform framework applicable in all the EU Member States, hence preventing the asymmetries that might arise when action is taken by competent national aviation security agencies;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution 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 immediate 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 screening; urges the Member States to commit to share intelligence systematically and to exchange best practices on airport security systems; points out that imposing new landside security schemes is not improving the level of security, but merely shifting the risk without reducing it, while hampering the throughput on airports;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution 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 immediate shift to a more
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution 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 immediate shift to a more intelligence and risk-based
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity and regional cohesion within the EU and worldwide, and a driver with multiplier effect for growth and jobs creation;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Acknowledges the
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution 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 immediate shift to a more intelligence-based and r
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 – subparagraph 1 (new) Takes note of the High Level Report on Conflict Zones and calls on the Commission and member states to ensure that its recommendations are implemented including the sharing of information to ensure the development of an EU risk assessment and the ability to share information in a speedy manner;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Deplores the working conditions of many airline pilots who are forced to fly continuously for long periods without adequate breaks for rest and recuperation; notes that this is dangerous in terms of flight safety and may also detract from the general quality of service; urges that compliance with minimum social standards regarding working conditions be kept under constant review by the Commission and Member States;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Underlines that the EU should pursue policies aimed at improving investment and trade conditions relating to the aviation industry and to improving the regulatory framework, while maintaining the highest European aviation safety standards.
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Welcomes the review of the EASA Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, the aim of which is to work towards the highest level of safety in aviation , among others through the establishment of a comprehensive risk and evidence based Safety Management System;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Urges that a precise EU framework be set up restricting the use of electric, remotely piloted aircraft systems and drone operations;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Recognising that there is an ever growing threat to the aviation system from cyber incidents, therefore calls on the commission to step up its efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and to ensure that there is a coherent approach to raising awareness to such issues as well as encouraging a risk management approach amongst member states based on common principles;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital Β Β. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver for growth and jobs creation and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Notes that relative to other transport modes, the aviation sector is already well ahead in putting the benefits of digitalisation, information and communication technologies, and open data to use, and encourages the sector to continue to take a lead in this process, while ensuring interoperability of systems and neutrality and transparency of access to information for consumers; welcomes the Commission
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Notes that relative to
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Notes that affordability of air transport is an important factor in the development of this sector, and that increasing passenger numbers are the best assurance for the success of investments in this area; stresses that any action taken at European level must not lead to a significant increase in the prices of air services;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Recalls when regulating the aviation sector to take into account the specific needs of General Aviation which provides for individual air transport solutions and air sports activities;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining and enhancing decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity on the ‘home base’ criterion
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining and enhancing decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining and enhancing decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 b (new) - having regard to Protocol (No 2) to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the application of the principles of Subsidiarity and Proportionality,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver for growth
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining and enhancing decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector; calls on the Commission to ensure a strict implementation of and compliance with all fundamental ILO Conventions by third countries party to the negotiations regarding the comprehensive air transport agreements; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity on the ‘home base’ criterion, and welcomes the Commission’s decision to have guidelines issued on the applicable labour law and competent courts;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices, such as social exploitation and low cost through direct and indirect subsidies, contribute to the sustainability of the aviation as well as the entire transport sector; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity on the ‘home base’ criterion, and welcomes the Commission’s decision to have guidelines issued on the applicable labour law and competent courts;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity on the ‘home base’ criterion, and
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions, upholding workers’ rights in terms of social protection and preventing unfair market practices contribute to the
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that it is necessary to maintain
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Notes with concern the proliferation in new atypical forms of employment in the aviation sector (bogus self-employed workers, replacement of crews with third-country nationals, ‘pay- to-fly’ contracts and training) which, inter alia, lead to distortions in competition and tax evasion and to a deterioration in the working conditions and rest periods for pilots and crews, and which can ultimately impact on aviation quality and security; calls on the Commission to instruct the European Aviation Security Agency to prevent these new atypical forms of employment in respect of staff performing critical security tasks and where these jeopardise aviation safety;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Notes that the Commission announced, in its Aviation Strategy published in December 2015, an evaluation of the Council Directive 96/67/EC on ground handling services at EU airports; recalls its rejection at lead committee level of the previous Commission proposal for a revision, which led to 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 further deterioration of service quality and punctuality as well as working conditions at Union airports;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Considers that given the important and responsible roles played by aviation sector workers, all occupational health checks, but primarily those conducted in airline companies, should be more tightened up; calls on the Commission to bring forward a joint proposal with the European Aviation Safety Agency to remedy the inconsistencies that can exist between public or private general practitioners and specialists, and works doctors;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the particular importance and social role of affordable air transport for the efficient functioning of the free movement of persons in the EU; notes that the dynamic growth of this sector in recent years and the steady increase in passenger numbers has been connected, among other things, with labour migration within the EU, which has contributed to an increase in economic growth rates in many Member States;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the need to have sufficient, well-trained staff, and considers it necessary to improve the professional training system for all the professions needed in the aviation sector, also taking account of the constraints linked to the capacity of European airports to accommodate around 2 million flights in 2035;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen its analysis of the new business models in aviation and their possible effects on safety, including precarious and atypical employment forms such as two-tier employment contracts, agency work, zero-hour contracts, bogus self- employment, pay-to-fly or public flight cost sharing; (to be a new paragraph 18)
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase their efforts to guarantee fair competition and better quality of services in the management of airport networks, particularly where their management is a central government monopoly; stresses that competition does not necessarily entail privatisation of the existing services.
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ban certain unfair and potentially dangerous practices for passenger security, such as bogus self- employment, zero-hour contracts, pay-to- fly schemes and ‘letterbox’ companies;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen its analysis of the new business models in aviation and their possible effects on safety, including precarious and atypical employment forms such as two-tier employment contracts, agency work, zero-hour contracts, bogus self- employment, pay-to-fly or public flight cost sharing.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver for growth and
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen its analysis of the new business models in aviation and their possible effects on safety, including precarious and atypical employment forms such as two-tier employment contracts, agency work, zero-hour contracts, bogus self- employment, pay-to-fly or public flight cost sharing.
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Underlines the urgency of a swift adoption of a clear, proportionate, harmonised, and risk-based regulatory framework for RPAS in order to stimulate investment and innovation in the sector and to fully exploit its enormous potential for job creation;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Supports the inclusion of ground handling in to the scope of EASA with the aim to cover the whole aviation safety chain. Insists on the need to extend Directive 2001/23 to ground handling in case of calls for tenders or partial loss of activity;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to expand dual training models in aeronautical engineering and extend them through international cooperation too;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the Commission to combat the various types of atypical employment, such as bogus self- employment, that fuel unfair competition in the internal market.
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. (new) Recalls that high-quality training and adherence to rules on rest periods for aircrew contribute to aviation safety;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Notes that the market for remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) is growing rapidly, and that such aircraft are increasingly used for private purposes, in commercial activities and by public authorities in the performance of their prerogatives; stresses that this market may support the creation of jobs and be a source of innovation and economic growth in the coming years; highlights the dangers posed by the improper use of drones for air transport and stresses the need to address this problem in the design of the infrastructure;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Expresses its concern at the social impact of unregulated opening-up of the aviation sector to third countries, with the accompanying risk of the use of flags of convenience, forum shopping and social dumping; urges the Commission, the EASA and the Member States to promote, within the ICAO and in conjunction with the ILO, a legal framework applicable to mobile workers in the aviation industry covering minimum compliance standards and applicable labour law and courts, etc.;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Considers that EU passenger rights legislation, although ambitious, is damaging European airlines since they, unlike third-country carriers operating in the EU, are obliged to compensate passengers in the event of delay; calls, therefore, for third-country airlines to abide by the same rules on passengers’ rights as European companies when operating in Europe;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Supports the inclusion of ground handling into the scope of the European Aviation Safety agency with the aim to cover the whole aviation safety chain; insists on the need to extend the benefits of Directive 2001/23 to ground handling workers in case of call for tenders or partial loss of activity;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver for growth
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Supports the inclusion of ground handling into the scope of the European Aviation Safety agency with the aim to cover the whole aviation safety chain; insists on the need to extend the benefits of Directive 2001/23 to ground handling workers in case of call for tenders or partial loss of activity;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. (new) Calls on the Commission and the Member States to monitor and ensure the proper enforcement of applicable social legislation and collective agreements for airlines operating on EU territory;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17c. Notes that the idea of creating at European level a uniform legal framework to regulate civil use of RPAS, and in future the use of remotely piloted aircraft in non-segregated airspace, deserves support; notes, however, that not all the rules operating in traditional aviation can be applied directly to unmanned aviation;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17c. Recalls the importance of supporting passenger confidence in the safety, security and efficiency of civil aviation within a framework of effective passenger rights legislation; calls upon the Member States to progress current legislative proposals and a common strategy on Air Passengers Rights as soon as possible;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17c. Stresses the importance of social dialogue in preventing, averting and resolving industrial disputes in the aviation sector, and urges the Commission to consult the European Social Dialogue Committee for the civil aviation industry on proposals affecting the aviation sector and aviation workers;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 d (new) 17d. |Notes that the Galileo and Copernicus satellite programmes offer a new development perspective for innovative EU businesses, and that entrepreneurs involved in satellite applications, the scientific community and the services sector working on the development of satellite technologies offer development potential for the EU, increase its independence in terms of the security and safety of citizens and access to information and help to create a stable system for providing a return on investment and increasing the competitiveness of the European economy.
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the aviation sector is an important pillar of the EU economy, adding high value to the Member states economies and having significant direct, indirect and inductive benefits for cities, regions and states;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. Whereas EU policy with respect to all modes of transport should be uniform and should prevent the creation of conditions that are favourable to investments in certain areas and that restrict, to the greatest degree possible, investments in other areas, such as civil aviation;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the aviation sector is an important pillar of the EU economy, adding high value to the Member States economies and having significant direct, indirect and induced benefits for cities, regions and states;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the world ranking of the EU’s airports is under threat, and Europe’s hubs are not as well connected internationally as the main hubs in the Persian Gulf and Turkey;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bc. whereas several airlines benefit from interventionist policies, particularly in the Gulf countries;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) - having regard to the Commission Decision of 20 December 2011 on the application of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas the European Union is currently guilty of discriminating against its own Member States by failing to extend the scope of the prudent investor rule to investment from third countries;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the lack of proper implementation of EU legislation, and political unwillingness
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the lack of proper implementation of EU legislation
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas Communication 2014/C 99/03, concerning guidelines on State aid, defines the criteria and procedures for the granting of public financing to airports and airlines; whereas, however, there have constantly been infringements of the relevant rules by the regional authorities; whereas the Commission is therefore asked swiftly to prepare and implement an MEO (Market Economy Operator) test that is applicable to all Member States;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. notes that currently the signature of the EU-Ukraine Common Aviation Area Agreement is delayed by the Gibraltar issue; On the basis of a study, which was contracted by the Commission and concluded in December 2005, the annual economic impact of the non- signature of this Agreement is estimated around EUR 400 million;1a __________________ 1a http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getAl lAnswers.do?reference=E-2016- 002690&language=EN
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the competitiveness of the aviation sector must not be emphasised to the detriment of safety, service quality and the working conditions and training of staff;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca, whereas regional and local airports play a significant role in the development and economic growth of the regions and in increasing their competitiveness whilst facilitating access for tourism;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas air transport, which accounts for 13% of total CO2 emissions generated by the EU transport sector, plays a crucial role in meeting the EU’s climate objectives and those of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 b (new) - having regard to the Communication from the Commission – Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines, 2014/C 99/03,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas in a technology-driven sector that requires both
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas in a technology, research and innovation-driven sector that requires both large investment and a developed infrastructure, the success of a strategy lies in its capacity to adopt a long-term vision with proper planned investment;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the remote and isolated position of the outermost regions leaves them no alternative to air transport, and it is therefore vital to take measures to ensure regular flights to and from these regions at affordable prices, thus promoting territorial cohesion and economic growth there;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the availability and variety of flight connections is extremely important for economic development, and whereas there is a very strong correlation between the level of air connectivity and GDP, since it is estimated that increasing air connectivity increases GDP per capita by 0.5%1a; __________________ 1aAirport Industry Connectivity Report, Airport Council International, 2015.
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas, even though the Single European Sky provides for the establishment of functional airspace blocks (FABs), the implementation of those FABs has, to date, been considerably delayed; whereas, therefore, the Commission has estimated that some EUR 5 billion per year are being lost because of the lack of progress in this regard;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas it should remain a key objective of EU action to pursue high standards of safety in air transport by improving the relevant regulatory framework.
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas security is one of the challenges that the aviation industry faces most directly;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas the objective of supporting economic development in the Member States through increased air connectivity should be not only to expand the network of connections but also to ensure an appropriate quality of connectivity in terms of flight frequency, network range and convenience of schedules;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas the social and economic conditions of workers, and in particular of pilots, are directly correlated to flight safety issues;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas the volume of air traffic is currently large and forecast to increase in the next few years,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 c (new) - having regard to the Commission Notice on the notion of State aid as referred to in Article 107(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (2016/C 262/01),
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D c (new) Dc. whereas economic growth generates better results in the aviation sector, while air traffic growth promotes economic growth, confirming that air transport acts as a catalyst for a country’s economic development;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources to boost the sector by
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources to boost the sector by finding new market opportunities and dismantling barriers, and for its proposals to meet and anticipate new challenges; believes that, in a longer-term perspective, a further holistic and ambitious approach should be embraced in order to give what is a necessary boost for a sustainable and competitive European aviation industry;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources to boost the sector by finding new market opportunities and dismantling barriers, and for its proposals to meet and anticipate new challenges while reinforcing the social agenda and creating high quality jobs in aviation; believes that, in a longer-term perspective, a further holistic and ambitious approach should be embraced;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources to boost the sector by finding new market opportunities and dismantling barriers, and for its proposals to meet and anticipate new challenges while reinforcing the social agenda and creating high quality jobs in aviation; believes that, in a longer-term perspective, a further holistic and ambitious approach should be embraced;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 d (new) - having regard to the Draft Commission Regulation (EU) amending Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Believes that aviation security should remain the guiding principle for the European Aviation Strategy and that there must be continued improvement in the safety indicators for the whole system; highlights the risk involved in a paradigm shift from prescriptive detailed rules to results-based rules, without there being a strong authority to supervise the process and transition that can adopt emergency measures to rectify any major security flaws; calls in this respect for both the national security agencies and the EASA to be equipped with sufficient resources and staff to ensure that this change in regulatory focus does turn into a form of unsupervised deregulation detrimental to security;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Emphasises that the aviation strategy must be considered within a sustainable intermodal transport policy framework, corresponding to minimising external costs, the EU White Paper on Transport as well as its targets on climate protection, and improving rights and interests of the users and the employed workers as well as safety and security;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls for the simplification of rules and clarification of the powers entrusted to regional, national, European and international aviation authorities; takes the view that simplification must not be used as a pretext to set up an oversized, inefficient and inflexible European system;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES);
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation with a view to increased consumer protection;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation, which is currently deadlocked within the Council;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation with a view to strengthening those rights;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make swift progress on other essential dossiers such as the revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulations;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 — having regard to its resolution of 11 November 2015 on aviation2 ,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Air Passenger Rights Regulation;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulations;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulations;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose viable alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Deplores the fact that the Council is using the hold-ups in respect of these reports as a pretext for not moving forward the negotiations with Parliament and equipping the EU with an updated framework for the protection of airline passengers’ rights and the regulations for implementing a Single European Sky; calls on the Commission and Council to take steps to move forward the negotiations on these files, given that a schedule already exists to resolve the stalemate;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution 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 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Council to make progress on the aforementioned essential aviation dossiers by unblocking discussions related to the status of the Gibraltar Airport in line with the Ministerial Statement on Gibraltar Airport, agreed in Cordoba on 18 September 2006 during the first Ministerial meeting of the Forum of Dialogue on Gibraltar (the so-called Cordoba agreement);
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) - having regard to the European Court of Auditors Special Report No 21/2014 "EU-funded airport infrastructures: poor value for money" 1a, __________________ 1a http://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocIt em.aspx?did=30441
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Member States to complete the FABs without any further delay in order to complete the Single European Sky; calls on the Commission to implement in full Article 3 of Regulation 551/2004 and to implement European Free Routes within a rapid and certain time frame;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce the civil- military aviation coordination and cooperation;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Welcomes the progress made in the field of air traffic management aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs and emissions, despite the institutional log-jam, and calls for continued progress to be made in cooperation between the various FABs and for a good practices manual to be drawn up that reflects the progress made and facilitates further progress towards the Single European Sky;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls on the Commission and the Council to remove such deficiencies and make progress on these essential dossiers by applying EU law to Gibraltar Airport in accordance with Gibraltar's status under the EU Treaties;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment, in which many foreign countries have used air transport as a strategic tool for international development, 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; recalls that new agreements with third countries should include a fair competition clause, as stipulated in certain negotiating mandates; calls for the European Union to adopt investigative powers to shed light on the allegations of distortion of competition, under European rules (grants, indirect aid), favouring certain companies;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit 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; stresses that the Commission should take more decisive action to protect the European aviation sector from unfair competition from operators in third countries, particularly with regard to unlimited state aid, but points out that no action in this regard should lead to restrictions on the consumer’s freedom to choose the best offer;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit 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, underlines in this respect the importance of negotiating comprehensive air transport agreements with third countries to ensure a competitive fair playing field and calls on the Commission to substantively involve the European Parliament in these negotiations on a regular base and by way of mid-term reviews;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets; recalling that aviation is a strong driver of growth, jobs, trade and mobility for the world´s economy and that the EU is facing increased pressure from new competitors, believes that competition from third countries, if fair,
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets; believes that competition from third countries
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