Activities of Nicola CAPUTO related to 2016/2062(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Aviation Strategy for Europe (debate) IT
Amendments (11)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
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 fEurther ambitious steps arope should be a leading player in international aviation and a global model for sustainable aviation; points, therefore, to the needed and that these shouldfor further ambitious steps, takeing into account environmental, climate, health and employment aspects;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
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 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
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 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is neededessential in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
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 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
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 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. UNotes that smart techniques in agriculture – such as the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) –, can provide countless and diverse services and can contribute to enhanced resource efficiency, productivity and profitability as well as greater sustainability for the environment; acknowledges its potential beneficial effects on environment, soil compaction and mitigation climate change; urges that an EU framework be set up in relation to electric, remotely piloted aircraft systems and for drone operation;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
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
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 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
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)
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;