01.03.10
Public consultation on air passenger rights - IACA's input to the European Commission's public consultation.
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01.03.10
IACA's input to the European Commission's public consultation on EU tourism policy
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23.02.10
IACA's input to the European Commission's report on implementation of PRM regulation 1107/2006
According to the provisions of EU Regulation 1107/2006 (PRM Regulation), the European Commission should report by 1 January 2010 on the implementation of the Regulation.
In this respect, the consultancy firm Steer Davies Gleave has been selected by the Commission to report on the Regulation.
The final report should be submitted by the consultancy within six months of the signing of the contract (end of April 2010).
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08.02.10
IACA response to the public consultation on a possible revision of Council Directive 96/67/EC(Ground Handling Directive)
In 2010, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a possible revision of EU directive 96/67/EC on "access to the groundhandling market at Community airports". more >
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12.10.09
JOINT POSITION PAPER
on Flight Time Limitations
for Commercial Air Transport
(EASA Rulemaking task OPS.055)
This position paper is a joint position from all of the four main airline associations (AEA, ELFAA, ERA, IACA) on the subject of Flight Time Limitations for Commercial Transport (EASA Rulemkaing Task OPS.055) more >
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18.11.08
Ernst & Young Study on the "Inclusion of Aviation in the EU ETS: Cases for Carbon Leakage" - Executive Summary
This study has been conducted at the request of the following airline associations: Association of European Airlines (AEA), European Regions Airline Association (ERA),
European Cargo Alliance (ECA) and International Air Carrier Association (IACA)
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20.08.08
IACA's response to the European Commission's Consultation on Financing of Aviation Security.
A. Introduction
Art. 22 of Regulation (EC) No. 300/2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security obliges the European Commission to present a report on the principles concerning the financing of related security costs. In June 2008, the Commission has launched a consultation process in order to gather stakeholders' views on this matter.
Through this Position Paper, the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) wishes to contribute to the debate from the perspective of leisure airlines.
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08.04.08
IACA Position Paper - ETS
Inclusion of aviation into the ETS (Proposal for a Directive to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community) Co-decision procedure ? COM (2006) 0818 and Revision of the ETS Directive (2003/87/EC) more >
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29.10.07
European Airspace Users - Eurocontrol ATM Security Domain
Currently security costs are largely borne by airports, airlines and passengers. The Global Aviation Security Group's (GASAG) position is unequivocal and is shared and supported by all of Europe's airspace users; namely GASAG believes that governments have direct responsibility for aviation security and its funding. more >
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18.10.07
IACA Position on Airport Charges (TRAN Amendments)
The European Commission published its Proposal for a Directive on Airport Charges on 24th January 2007. This Proposal is now subject to a co-decision procedure by the European Parliament and Council.
The Parliament?s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) will now vote on the draft Report by MEP Ulrich Stockmann, as well as on the 170 amendments that have been tabled.
In this Position Paper, the 37 leisure airline members of the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) wish to give their opinion on some amendments proposed by TRAN MEPs.
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17.10.07
Emissions Trading: joint industry letter to MEPs
In the attached document, the entire European airline industry, represented by six associations (IACA, AEA, ERA, ELFAA, EBAA and ECA), urge the European Parliament to support a series of amendments adopted by the TRAN Committee (Committee on Transport and Tourism) on issues related to the main ETS design elements.
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17.10.07
IACA Position on Wet-Leasing/3rd Package
The European Commission published its Proposal for a revision of the so-called 'third package' (EU Regulations 2407/92, 2408/92 and 20409/92) in July 2006.
Following the European Parliament's First Reading opinion, the Transport Council will soon adopt its Common Position on the matter.
In this Position Paper, the 37 leisure airline members of the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) reject an amendment concerning 'wet-leasing' that has been suggested by some Member States. IACA has serious doubts about the legality of this proposed wording.
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17.10.07
IACA Position on the Implementation of EU PRM
Implementation process for the EU Regulation 1107/2007 related to the handling of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility (PRM) at European airports. more >
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10.06.07
IACA position paper - ETS benchmarking
Amendment to the text of the Commission's proposal for a directive amending directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community. more >
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08.06.07
Joint industry amendments on the Commission's proposal for a directive on the inclusion of aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Common position adopted by the airspace user associations on the proposed directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the community. more >
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06.06.07
Emissions Trading: Joint Industry Impact Assessment
New Industry Impact Assessment on Inclusion of Aviation into EU Emission
Trading Scheme more >
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03.05.07
IACA Position Paper on Airport Charges
The European Commission published its Proposal for a Directive on airport charges on 24th January 2007. This Proposal is now subject to a co-decision procedure by the European Parliament and Council.
In this Position Paper, the 37 leisure airline members of the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) wish to propose a number of amendments to this legislative Proposal.
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13.10.06
Emissions Trading: European Aviation Industry Joint Statement
EU citizens expect ongoing mobility, as well as economic and social development. These aspirations, which have been confirmed by Member States through the Lisbon Agenda, are particularly crucial for the citizens of the new EU Member States. Aviation has a significant role to play in the realisation of these goals as it is the key driver in achieving the required economic and social cohesion. more >
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24.06.06
Climate Change: Joint Position Paper on Lucas Report
The air transport industry is extremely concerned by the final outcome of the Lucas Report on "Reducing the Climate Change impact of Aviation." more >
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23.06.06
EU OPS: IACA Calls on MEPs to Reject Stockmann Amendments
IACA regrets to note the introduction of several new amendments to Regulation Nr. 3922/91 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation. more >
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17.04.06
Climate Change: Industry comments on draft report by Dr. Caroline Lucas (MEP)
The air transport industry is deeply concerned by the misleading and unbalanced nature of the Draft Report prepared by Dr. Caroline Lucas for the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety concerning reducing the climate change impact of aviation more >
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23.02.06
Principal Place of Business: IACA comments on EASA (NPA) No.09/2005
IACA considers that EASA NPA No. 09/2005 does not properly address the issue of the 'principal place of business.' more >
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07.02.06
Aviation Security: IACA Supports Mutual Recognition for the Vallidation of Community Air Carrier Security Programmes
IACA welcomes the information it has received on the Council’s position on the occasion of the 23rd meeting of SAGAS (Stakeholders Advisory Group of Aviation Security) on 14 December 2005 in which IACA is represented. more >
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16.01.06
European Air Transport Industry Policy Paper on Aviation Security
Providing a safe and secure air transport system is an utmost priority for the air transport industry. With the EU regulatory framework in civil aviation security being revised with the adoption of a legislative proposal (COM(2005)429) by the European Commission, the air transport industry calls for the following issues to be addressed: more >
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07.07.05
Joint Position on Emissions Containment Policy
The present position paper sets out the European aviation industry’s proposed Emissions Containment Policy, a comprehensive policy based on the four pillars: technological progress, infrastructure improvements, operational measures and economic instruments. more >
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14.06.05
IACA Position on EU Ops
IACA proposes to amend art. 8 of the main text concerning national derogations in order to allow Member States that so wish, to grant exemptions in the case of operational circumstances and needs. more >
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13.06.05
IACA Position on the Rights of Passengers with Reduced Mobility when Traveling by Air
IACA fully endorses the principle that all PRMs should be treated fairly and should not be subject to inappropriate discrimination. more >
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07.03.05
IACA Position on State Aid Guidelines
IACA rejects any aid on based on discrimination against airport types and between airline business models. more >
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04.03.05
IACA Position on the Efficient Use of Airport Capacity - ECAC Task Force
IACA strongly objects to equating seasonality with inefficiency. more >
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