NOUVELLE LÉGISLATION EUROPÉENNE POUR ÉCONOMISER L ÉNERGIE The EU s response to the Ash crisis Améliorer Peter Sørensen les bâtiments Department Speaker s name 21/01/2011 Policy Officer European Commission Volcanic Ash Operations Workshop Cologne, 20 Jqnuqry 2011 1
EU Aviation Policy.Free and unrestricted Market Access within a Single Aviation Market.Together with a strong common Regulatory Framework covering all the relevant areas:» European approach to rulemaking» Harmonised and timely implementation in Safety, Security, ATM, Environment, Passenger Rights, Airport policy, Competition.Strong international dimension through our EU aviation agreements 2
Dealing with Crisis situations: a special feature of our policy.ec experience in aviation Crisis situations is not new..2001 the 9/11 Security crisis» EU competence for Aviation Security (ECAC Doc 30)» Reinforced following the 2006 Liquids crisis» December 2009 Detroit bomb crisis.2002/2003 the SARS crisis.2005 the Safety crisis» The EU s Black List mechanism.2010 crises» Volcanic ash cloud» Cargo security.eu Policy has developed fast to respond in case of crisis 3
The Eyjafjallajokull ash cloud crisis.unprecedented closure of European airspace since WWII:» Over 100.000 flights cancelled» Cc. 10M pax unable to travel» Airlines revenue loss estimated at 1.7B USD (IATA)» 313 European airports (80% of the network) totally disabled and airports lost revenue was 317M USD (ACI Europe) 4
The European Union s immediate response.facilitate the re-opening the European airspace under strict safety conditions..european Commission initiative over the weekend of 17 18 April, with the Spanish Presidency and Eurocontrol..3 Options 1) Status Quo 2) Operators Responsibility 3) New Approach 5
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Helping the air transport industry to overcome this unprecedented period.the EC presented on 27th April a preliminary assessment of the economic consequences and a range of possible short-term actions and structural measures.the 27 Transport Ministers unanimously backed these proposals at their extra-ordinary Council meeting on 4th May..Good progress reported to the Ministers meeting of June 24th, but essential to move forward fast. 7
Structural measures: Better risk management planning for any future disruption caused by volcanic activity.creation of the European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC).Develop a new European methodology for risk assessment and risk management..take stock of current technologies and methodologies, and create an associated roadmap. 8
Structural measures: (cont).acceleration of Single European Sky» Performance Scheme and designation of the Performance Review Body» Designation of Network Manager» Nomination of FAB Coordinator Crisis: an opportunity for enhanced European ATM integration..develop a mobility plan for passengers..establishment of the Aviation Platform. 9
Fulfilling the Council s and industry s expectations: the next steps.identify the current and future needs to bring about improvement.» Short-term (Quick Wins)» Medium-term» Long-term.Emphasis is on improving the detection, measurement and modelling of volcanic ash presence to enhance operational decisionmaking processes..icao activities: opportunity for global, harmonised approach 10
Are we better prepared? YES!.New European approach» EASA Safety Information Bulletin 17R2-2010.Revised ICAO Contingency Plan» Supplemented by Flight Operations guidance.eaccc:» Will participate in ICAO s April 2011 VOLCEX.Eurocontrol s new EVITA tool» management of information and available charts.vaac products have been enhanced. 11
BUT, there s still more to come to enhance the European common approach.icao s continuous efforts.easa activities for Airworthiness and Risk Assessment.Network Management Function» Incorporation of EACCC» Alignment with EU Crisis Management Structure.Research through FP7/FP8 programmes 12
Conclusions.This and previous crises have highlighted the vital role of air transport for our society..safety is not negotiable!.the EU has demonstrated its ability to act resolutely and without delay.need to accellerate the implementation of SES..Common approach and more effective decision making mechanism needed..industry participation is essential 13
Thank you for your attention! Vielen Peter.Sorensen@ec.europa.eu Dank fuer Ihre Aufmerksamkeit! mark.nicklas@ec.europa.eu 14 http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/international/index_en.htm