7 Amendments of Elissavet VOZEMBERG-VRIONIDI related to 2016/2062(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Β
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 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
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 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
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 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
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 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
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 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
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 and by reducing airport emissions within the framework of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme; 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 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
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.