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12/12/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 290
12/12/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Preparing the Northern Dimension Partnership on transport and logistics
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   21/01/2009
11/12/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
The Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation on the creation of a European network for a competitive rail freight
10/12/2008

Air Transport International Aviation

EU signs aviation agreement with Armenia
 EU and Israel sign civil aviation agreement
EU-US Aviation Forum on Liberalisation and Labour - Programme and presentations are available
09/12/2008 Public consultation
Commission launches consultation on "The impact of the use of body scanners in the field of aviation security on human rights, privacy, personal dignity, health and data protection"
Deadline postponed to 19/02/2009
09/12/2008

Air Transport International Aviation

Breakthrough in EU-Canada negotiations on far-reaching aviation agreement
05/12/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 289
04/12/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the position of
- Budget Officer - deadline for applications: 22 December 2008
- Statistical Manager  - deadline for applications : 09 January 2009
03/12/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the position of "Internal Auditor". The deadline for applications is 22 December 2008
02/12/2008

Air Transport - International Aviation
The EU opens negotiations with Australia and New Zealand on comprehensive air services agreements
28/11/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 288
28/11/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the position of "Project Manager". The deadline for applications is 17 December 2008
27/11/2008 Public consultation
Commission launches consultation on "The impact of the use of body scanners in the field of aviation security on human rights, privacy, personal dignity, health and data protection"
Deadline: 19/12/2008
27/11/2008 European GNSS Supervisory Authority
Selection procedure for the following positions: Market Development-Project Officer - Contractual Agent FG IV (ref.  GSA/2008/640) and  Market Development Officer (GSA/2008/620) - Agent Temporaire AD7/8
Deadline postponed to 31/12/2008
26/11/2008 Air Transport Internal Market
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
26/11/2008 The Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T" - Projects
Implementation Report Period 2006-2007
24/11/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of  the National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]1107/2006 from 5 July 2006 (persons with reduced mobility)
21/11/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 287
20/11/2008 European GNSS Supervisory Authority
The European GNSS Supervisory Authority (responsible for the European Satellite Navigation programmes - Galileo and EGNOS) is organising a selection procedure for the following positions: Market Development-Project Officer - Contractual Agent FG IV (ref.  GSA/2008/640) (Deadline: 03/12/2008) and Head of the Personnel Office (GSA/2008/140) - Agent Temporaire AD7 (Deadline: 31/12/2008)
19/11/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
European Commissioner responsible for Transport Antonio Tajani has activated an email address passengers rights  where passengers can obtain information on how to exercise their rights
19/11/2008 Air transport
Contributions to the public consultation on "Development of Integrated Ticketing for Air and Rail Transport"
19/11/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the positions of "Senior Project Manager". The deadline for applications is 5 December 2008Senior Project Manager
17/11/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the positions of " Information Manager" and "Accounting Assistant". Please see vacancy notices for more information. The deadline for applications is 5 December 2008
14/11/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 286
14/11/2008 SESAR, Single European Sky ATM Reseach
The European Commission adopts its Air Traffic Management Master Plan
12/11/2008

Air Transport - International Aviation

EU-US Aviation Forum on Liberalisation and Labour, 3-4 December 2008, Washington, D.C.
11/11/2008 The Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T" - Projects
Third Annual Activity Report of Coordinators on TEN-T Priority Projects
07/11/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 285
07/11/2008 European GNSS Supervisory Authority
The European GNSS Supervisory Authority (responsible for the European Satellite Navigation programmes - Galileo and EGNOS) is organising a selection procedure for the following positions: Market Development Officer (GSA/2008/620) - Agent Temporaire AD7/8
Deadline: 03/12/2008
06/11/2008 Air Transport - Airports
The new Community Observatory on Airport Capacity was inaugurated on 4 November 2008
06/11/2008 Grants
Notice of call for proposals with a view to obtaining grants for actions in the field of urban mobility (TREN/SUB 02-2008)
Closing date for submission of applications: 31/03/2009
04/11/2008 Air Transport Internal Market
Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community (Recast) entered into force on 1 November 2008
31/10/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 284
29/10/2008 Air Transport Internal Market
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
29/10/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the position of "Technical / Administrative Assistant". Please see vacancy notices for more information. The deadline for applications is 21 November 2008
29/10/2008 Air Transport General Aviation

The European Commission adopts continuing airworthiness requirements for general aviation aircraft
27/10/2008 Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T"
TENT-T Days 2008, "TENT-T Policy: Time for change?", Brussels, 14 & 15 October 2008
The rapporteurs reports and the speeches addressed during the plenary session are available on the conference website
27/10/2008 Organisation chart
Directorate-General Energy and Transport Organisation chart updated
24/10/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 283
22/10/2008 European GNSS Supervisory Authority
The European GNSS Supervisory Authority (responsible for the European Satellite Navigation programmes - Galileo and EGNOS) is organising a selection procedure for the following positions: Accounting Officer (GSA/2008/220) - Agent Temporaire AD6-AD7
Deadline: 11/11/2008
22/10/2008 Road Transport
Proposal to modify the Working Time Directive
20/10/2008 Publications, Videos & Mémos
New publication
Transport policy: Road Safety: How is your country doing?
17/10/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 282
17/10/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Workshop on low-noise brake block technology and homologation
17/10/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 16/10/2008
14/10/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of  the National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]1107/2006 from 5 July 2006 (persons with reduced mobility)
13/10/2008

International Aviation

Council adopts Decision authorising the European Commission to open negotiations with Lebanon to establish a Euro-Mediterranean Air Transport Agreement
13/10/2008 Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T"
TENT-T Days 2008, "TENT-T Policy: Time for change?", Brussels, 14 & 15 October 2008
The event will be live webstreamed  
13/10/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
TEN-T Project Management Workshop organised by TEN-TEA on 3 December 2008 in Brussels
13/10/2008 Road Safety
European Road Safety Day 2008, "Road Safety in our Cities", Paris, 13 October 2008
Watch the live webstream  
10/10/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 281
10/10/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]261/2004 from 17 February 2005
10/10/2008 Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T" European coordinators
Rapports annuels d'activité 2007/2008
09/10/2008 Air Transport
- International Aviation
- Communication from the Commission: Creating a Common Aviation Area with Tunisia
- Communication from the Commission: Common Aviation Area with the Neighbouring Countries by 2010 - Progress Report
- Internal Market
Public Service Obligations (PSO): Updated: publications in the Official Journal
- SESAR, Single European Sky ATM Reseach
Council Resolution on the launch of the development phase of the SESAR programme
08/10/2008 Motorways of the sea
Publication of two initiatives on the Atlantic and Mediterranean fronts
03/10/2008 Air Transport - Single European Sky
Favourable opinion of the Single Sky Committee on the Implementing Rule on Data Link Services
03/10/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 280
02/10/2008

Maritime Transport Policy
- Recommendations of the Group of Senior Shipping Professionals
- Studies

01/10/2008 Inland Waterway Transport
- Launch of PLATINA
The European Commission today launched "PLATINA", a platform for implementing the European inland navigation programme NAIADES
- Guide to funding opportunities
The Commission also presented today a guide to funding opportunities in inland waterway transport
- Study on administrative and regulatory barriers
The Commission also received today the final report of a study on administrative and regulatory barriers affecting inland navigation
29/09/2008

International Aviation

- EU-India Summit: EU signs civil aviation agreement with India
- Second Round of Negotiations on a Second Stage EU-US Air Transport Agreement
26/09/2008 Road transport policy
1st European Conference on ITS - EASYWAY in Taormina/Italy on 14-16 October 2008
26/09/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 279
26/09/2008 Inland Waterway Transport
Adoption of Commission Directive 2008/87/EC amending the technical annexes of Directive 2006/87/EC laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
25/09/2008 Air Transport
- Safety
Safety of third-country aircraft using Community airports (Report on the application of Directive 2004/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/C 244/03)
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International Aviation

European Commission and the International Civil Aviation Organization start cooperation on aviation security inspections
- Public Service Obligations (PSO)
Updated: publications in the Official Journal
19/09/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 278
19/09/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 19/09/2008
18/09/2008 Air Transport General Aviation

Hearing on General and Business Aviation in the European Community
18/09/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Issue number 8 of  "Signal", the newsletter of ERTMS
12/09/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 277
10/09/2008 SESAR, Single European Sky ATM Reseach
Europe seeks global partnerships for ATM modernisation
10/09/2008 Air Transport Safety
Second Aggregated SAFA Report by the Commission (01.01.2007-31.12.2007)
10/09/2008 Air Transport

Observatory of the Air Transport Market: the report providing an overview of the air transport industry in the 2nd Quarter of 2008 has been published (Special topic: Air Cargo)
08/09/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- EGNOS GEO satellite transponder service replenishment
Update of the "Frequently Asked Questions"
05/09/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 276
05/09/2008 Air Transport - Traffic Management
Studies on Bulgarian and Romanian airports are now online. They are an add-on to the EU10 airport studies
01/09/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
29/08/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- A framework contract to provide expertise, and technical, managerial and logistical support to the implementation of the Single European Sky in south-east Europe (ISIS programme)
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   04/10/2008
19/08/2008

State aid decisions taken by the Commission in the areas of transportation and coal
Update of the "Decisions list" (including links to the working language version of the decision)
19/08/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the positions of "Financial Engineering Manager ", "Internal Control Officer ", "External Audit Manager". Please see vacancy notices for more information. The deadline for applications is 19 September 2008
18/08/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
12/08/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- EGNOS GEO satellite transponder service replenishment
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   15/10/2008
08/08/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Ethanol/petrol blends: volatility characterisation in the range 5–25 vol %
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   19/09/2008
05/08/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for the position of "Senior Project Manager". Please see vacancy notices for more information. The deadline for applications is 17 September 2008.
05/08/2008 MarcoPolo
The list of the 23 projects selected under the 2007 call is available
04/08/2008 European GNSS Supervisory Authority
The European GNSS Supervisory Authority (responsible for the European Satellite Navigation programmes - Galileo and EGNOS) is organising a selection procedure for the following positions: Operations Engineer- Grade AD7 or AD8 (ref.  GSA/2008/334).
Deadline: 31/08/2008
29/07/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Services related to the organisation of conferences, exhibitions and other events
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   22/09/2008
25/07/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 275
25/07/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Commission launches consultation on "Progress in developing an integrated safe and interoperable European Railway area"
Deadline: 30/09/2008
25/07/2008 Logistics - Keeping freight moving
Results of the Public consultations "Motoways of the Sea" and "European maritime transport space without barriers"
25/07/2008 Inland Waterway Transport - Market Observation
The 2007-2 publication on Observation of the Market for Inland Waterway Transport in Europe is now available. It gives details of the evolution of the offer of and demand for transport on inland waterways in Europe during 2007 and part of 2008
25/07/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of  the National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]1107/2006 from 5 July 2006 (persons with reduced mobility)
24/07/2008 Air Safety
Update of the list of airlines banned within the EU
24/07/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for different positions. Please see vacancy notices for more information. The deadline for applications is 10 September 2008.
23/07/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Study on possible migration to toll systems using satellite positioning and mobile communications technologies by systems using other technologies
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   05/09/2008
23/07/2008 State aid
The Community guidelines on State aid for railway undertakings adopted by the Commission on 30/04/2008 have been published in the Official Journal
22/07/2008 Air Transport
- Public Service Obligations (PSO)
Updated: publications in the Official Journal
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International Aviation

Third Meeting of the TRACECA (EU - Black Sea / Caspian Basin) Working Group on Civil Aviation - Conclusions
22/07/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Framework contract for customised mechanical services
Deadline for receipt of tenders:   11/09/2008
- Sustainable energy Europe campaign 2009–2011
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  05/09/2008
22/07/2008 SESAR Joint Undertaking
The SESAR Joint undertaking is organizing a selection procedure in order to fill the post of Trainee, Legal Domain (ref. TN250).
Deadline for submission of applications: 31 July 2008
18/07/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 274
18/07/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast) has been published in the Official Journal n° L 191 of 18.07.2008
14/07/2008 Road Safety
Vice-President Tajani and Kimi Räikkönen call for rules and respect on the road
11/07/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]261/2004 from 17 February 2005
10/07/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 273
10/07/2008 Inland Waterway Transport
Press release " Commission approves French aid scheme boosting inland waterway transport"
10/07/2008 Grants
Notice of call for proposals with a view to obtaining a grant for a preparatory action to promote secure and quality rest areas at the border crossing points between the European Union and the Russian Federation (TREN/PREP/2008)
Closing date for submission of applications: 15/10/2008
08/07/2008

The Greening Transport Package
Adoption on 8 July 2008
The package includes both action to improve price signals to consumers and business and action to stimulate the market to offer alternatives
08/07/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Study on analyses of preconditions for the implementation and harmonisation of noise-differentiated track access charges
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  29/08/2008
08/07/2008 Maritime safety
Study for the Analysis and the Conceptual Development of an European Port Access Identification Card (EPAIC)
08/07/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Issue number 7 of  "Signal", the newsletter of ERTMS
04/07/2008 Public consultation
Commission launches public consultation on "Development of Integrated Ticketing for Air and Rail Transport"
Deadline: 30/09/2008
04/07/2008 Organisation chart
Directorate-General Energy and Transport Organisation chart updated
04/07/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 272
04/07/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Commission Vice-President Tajani signed in Rome a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and the European Railway Associations concerning the strengthening of cooperation for speeding up the deployment of ERTMS
02/07/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Technical follow-up of ERTMS projects
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  21/08/2008
02/07/2008 Publications, Videos & Mémos
New publication
Transport policy: SESAR: Modernising Air Traffic Management in Europe
01/07/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Supply and services contracts for the Galileo full operational capability (FOC) procurement
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  07/08/2008
01/07/2008 Galileo
Galileo Procurement: Publication of the Call for Tender for the Procurement of Galileo
30/06/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Commission calls on Member States to ensure correct implementation of the First Rail Package - Press release
30/06/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 26/06/2008
27/06/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 271
27/06/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
 New video on "Air transport: new rights for people with reduced mobility "
26/06/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Advisor's contract to the European Commission on the European GNSS programme
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  04/08/2008
25/06/2008 Air Transport - Single European Sky
Adoption of the 2nd package of the Single European Sky (SES II)
25/06/2008 Galileo
Invitation to Tender TREN/G/3/318-2008: "Advisors Contract to the European Commission on the European GNSS Programme"
23/06/2008 Grants
List of the subsidies granted in 2007 by the Directorate-General for Energy and Transport
20/06/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 270
19/06/2008 Air Transport
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Observatory of the Air Transport Market: the 2007 Analysis of the EU Air Transport Industry is now available
- Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated publications in the Official Journal
17/06/2008 Air Transport
In order to facilitate access to the legislation in force and ease its reading, a European Civil Aviation handbook has been developed
13/06/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 269
11/06/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Commission launches public consultation on "Measures for a 'rail network giving priority to freight'"
Deadline: 05/08/2008
09/06/2008 Internalisation of transport external costs
Updated handbook with estimates of external costs in the transport sector.
09/06/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Study on methodologies for gas transmission network tariffs and gas balancing fees in Europe
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  29/07/2008
06/06/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 268
06/06/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]261/2004 from 17 February 2005
06/06/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 05/06/2008
03/06/2008 EUROPEAN GNSS Supervisory Authority
Job vacancie for the post GSA.2008.210: Budget Officer - Grade AD7 - Deadline 30/06/2008
30/05/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 267
29/05/2008 Air Transport
First Annual Transatlantic Aviation Issues Conference
Hotel Conrad, Brussels, June 30th-July 1st
Brochure, conference agenda and online registration
28/05/2008

State aid decisions taken by the Commission in the areas of transportation and coal
Update of the "Decisions list" (including links to the working language version of the decision)
28/05/2008 Inland Waterway Transport - Market observation
Publication of the Report on the situation at the end of 2007
28/05/2008 Grants
Notice of call for proposals with a view to obtaining grants in the field of transport (TREN/SUB/01-2008) 
Closing date for submission of applications: 18/08/2008
28/05/2008

Observatory of the Air Transport Market

The report providing an overview of the air transport industry in the 1st Quarter of 2008 has been published (Special topic: A historical overview of European Air Transport)
23/05/2008

International Aviation

European Commission initials civil aviation agreement with Mexico
23/05/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 266
22/05/2008 Energy & transport international relations
Report "The Impacts of the 2004 Enlargement In in the Area of Transport"
19/05/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
16/05/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 265
15/05/2008

International Aviation

EU-US "Open Skies": The EU and the US start talks on air services agreement to reshape global aviation
15/05/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Issue number 6 of  "Signal", the newsletter of ERTMS
14/05/2008 The Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T" - Projects
Key issues on the implementation of TEN-T Priority Projects
13/05/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
08/05/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
New selection procedure for different positions.  Deadline for applications: 30 May 2008.
07/05/2008

International Aviation

First "bloc to bloc" aviation agreement: EC and UEMOA agree on a horizontal air services agreement
07/05/2008 The Trans-European Transport Networks "TEN-T" - Projects
Implementation of the TEN-T Priority Projects
07/05/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 30/04/2008
05/05/2008 Air transport - Internal Market - Insurance
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council: Insurance requirements for Aircraft Operators in the EU - A Report on the Operation of Regulation 785/2004
30/04/2008 State aids
On 30 April 2008, the Commission adopted Community guidelines on State aid for railway undertakings
30/04/2008 Air Transport - Airports
On 30 April 2008, the Commission adopted a Communication on the application of the Slots Regulation.
29/04/2008

State aid decisions taken by the Commission in the areas of transportation and coal
Update of the "Decisions list" (including links to the working language version of the decision)
29/04/2008

International Aviation

European Community strengthens aviation relations with Australia
28/04/2008 Road Safety
The proposal for a Directive on road infrastructure safety management is currently under advanced negotiation at European Parliament and Council. Meanwhile, the RTD project RIPCORD-ISEREST has published best practice guidelines that will help Member States in the implementation of the Directive
25/04/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 264
25/04/2008 Grants in the field of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)
- Call for proposals under the annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for 2008
Closing date for submission of applications: 20/06/2008
- Call for proposals under the
multi-annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for the period 2007-2013
Closing date for submission of applications: 20/06/2008
25/04/2008 Transport Research Knowledge Centre
Relaunch of the Transport Research Knowledge Centre: new website helps European transport community to find transport research solutions
23/04/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Amendment to the European standard for train signaling and speed control – the European Train Control System (ETCS) - which guarantees a common standard that enables trains to cross national borders and enhances safety.
22/04/2008 Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency (TEN-T EA)
The TEN-T EA is organising a selection procedure for different positions. Please see vacancy notices for more information. The deadline for applications is 8 May 2008.
18/04/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 263
17/04/2008 Marco Polo programme
The programme of the next Marco Polo conference is now available and registration to the event is open
17/04/2008 Road transport policy
A new version of the attestation of activities is available in Czech, Maltese, Slovak and Polish after the corrigenda published in OJ L 101 of 11.4.2008
16/04/2008

International Aviation

EC-ICAO Symposium on Regional Organisations - Montreal, 10-11 April 2008 - Conclusions
16/04/2008 Energy & Transport : Figures and Main Facts
The detailed report on the latest PRIMES energy baseline is now available. This report: "Trends to 2030 - update 2007" contains a detailed description of the assumptions and the energy and CO2 results by sector as well as some transport indicators. The numerical annexes are broken down by Member State.
16/04/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Revision of the technical specification for interoperability of the "energy" subsystem for the trans-European high speed rail system
14/04/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]261/2004 from 17 February 2005
11/04/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 262
11/04/2008 Air Transport
- Air Safety
Update of the list of airlines banned within the EU
- Public Service Obligations (PSO)
Updated: publications in the Official Journal
09/04/2008 Air Transport
- International Aviation
European Commission initials civil aviation agreements with India
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General Aviation

Council Conclusions on the Commission communication on an agenda for sustainable future in general and business aviation
08/04/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Overview of contributions to the public consultation on "ERTMS: the European Deployment Plan"
04/04/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 261
04/04/2008 Call for tenders & Call for expression of interest
Annual list of contracting parties
04/04/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 03/04/2008
04/04/2008 Marco Polo II Programme
Public consultation on how to improve the second  Marco Polo programme
Deadline: 30/05/2008
01/04/2008 Organisation chart
Directorate-General Energy and Transport Organisation chart updated
01/04/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Study on separation of accounts of railway undertakings and rail infrastructure managers
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  16/05/2008
31/03/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Framework contracts for legal, economic and technical services in energy and transport policy
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  15/05/2008
31/03/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Issue number 5 of  "Signal", the newsletter of ERTMS
28/03/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 260
28/03/2008

Air Transport

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International Aviation

EU-US Open Skies: the new EU-US Air Transport Agreement takes effect on 30 March 2008
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Observatory of the Air Transport Market

Quarterly report No. 17 - 4th Quarter 2007 (October to December)
26/03/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- A framework contract to provide expertise and related technical and logistical support for assistance to third countries in the field of aviation
Deadline for receipt of tenders:  15/05/2008
26/03/2008 Covenant of Mayors
Cities of the Future forum, 8-10 April 2008
The forum aimed at highlighting best practice in sustainable urban development, energy, mobility, transport and housing
14/03/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 259
14/03/2008 Air Passenger Rights
First Joint Meeting National Enforcement Bodies Industry Stakeholders "Acting together to make Regulation 1107/2006 a success" (concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air)
13/03/2008 Call for tenders
Contract notices published in the Official Journal:
- Data supply related to air transport
Time-limit for receipt of tenders:  21/04/2008
- Implementation of the TEN-T guidelines for the period 2006–2007
Time-limit for receipt of tenders:  21/04/2008
12/03/2008 Maritime Safety
New proposal which further strengthens the existing Community legislation regarding sanctions on those responsible for pollution by ships
10/03/2008 Air Passenger Rights in the European Union
Update of National Enforcement Bodies according to Regulation [EC]261/2004 from 17 February 2005
10/03/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
10/03/2008 TEN-T & external dimension
On Wednesday, 5 March 2008, the Commission adopted the Communication on the "Progress of exploratory talks regarding cooperation in the field of transport with the neighbouring countries"
07/03/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 258
07/03/2008 Road transport
Stakeholders’ open workshop on the public consultation on the "Preparation of the Action Plan on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for Road Transport", the 26th March 2008. Please consult the invitation and register to the meeting.
06/03/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 17/10/2008 & 28/02/2008
04/03/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Publication of the final report of a study on Rail interoperability & safety / Transposition of legislation and progress on the field
04/03/2008 Road Safety
Updated versions (2007 and 2006) of the road safety quick indicator on the evolution of road accidents causing injuries in the Community
29/02/2008 Road transport
Public consultation on the "Preparation of the Action Plan on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for Road Transport"
Deadline: 26/03/2008
29/02/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 257
25/02/2008

International Aviation

European Community strengthens aviation relations with Jordan
22/02/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 256
20/02/2008

Air Passenger Rights
Documents on air passenger rights, which are a result of discussions between the competent national authorities (National Enforcement Bodies, NEB) and stakeholders, are now available
20/02/2008

International Aviation

EC-ICAO Symposium on Regional Organisations - Montreal, 10-11 April 2008
19/02/2008

State aid decisions taken by the Commission in the areas of transportation and coal
Update of the "Decisions list" (including links to the working language version of the decision)
18/02/2008 Air Transport - Safety
Report from the Commission on the European Community SAFA Programme (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft)  (Aggregated Information - Report - 30 April to 31 December 2006)
18/02/2008 Air Transport & the Environment - Aircraft Noise
The Commission adopts a Report on the implementation of Directive 2002/30/EC
15/02/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 255
12/02/2008

International Aviation

European Commission agrees on the text of "horizontal" air transport agreement with Israel
08/02/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 254
07/02/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
05/02/2008 Marco Polo II Programme - Call 2008
The new call has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 05.02.2008.
05/02/2008 Air Transport
On 29 January 2008, the Commission organised a stakeholder hearing on the functioning of the slots Regulation. Conclusions of the hearing and the stakeholder presentations are available.
04/02/2008 Air Transport
The SESAR Joint Undertaking has published a call for tenders for a service framework contract regarding legal, financial and management support to the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the membership negotiations and management of membership agreements.
The closing date for submitting applications is 28/03/2008, 11.00 AM
01/02/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 253
01/02/2008 Infringements Energy & Transport
Update based on the Commission decision of 31/01/2008
01/02/2008 Air Transport
Study on social developments in the EU air transport sector
29/01/2008 Energy & Transport : Figures and Main Facts
Statistical Pocket Book 2007 Part 2: Energy and Part 4: Environment, are available on EUROPA.
Update consists of the latest 2005 figures for Member States (EU27) and some other countries.
The Pocket Book is now devided into four parts. The new part (Environment) consist of  Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG),  CO2 Emissions,  some other Emission Indicators (tropospheric ozone precursors and particulate matters) and  Biofuels data
25/01/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 252
25/01/2008 Internalisation of transport external costs
Results of the public consultation  on the "Preparation of an Impact Assessment on the Internalisation of External Costs"
24/01/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
Issue number 4 of  "Signal", the newsletter of ERTMS
23/01/2008

Observatory of the Air Transport Market

Analysis of the EU Air Transport Industry 2006 - Report
21/01/2008 EUROPEAN GNSS Supervisory Authority
Job vacancie for the post GSA/2008/215: Knowledge Management Officer - agent contractuel FG IV - Deadline 08/02/2008
21/01/2008 Evaluation "Energy & transport"
- Evaluation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2001-2006 (TEN-T MIP)
- Ex ante evaluation of the TEN-T Multi Annual Programme 2007-2013
18/01/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 251
18/01/2008 Air Transport - Taffic Management
Conference "Towards A more Performing European Aviation System" on 22 January 2008 organised by the European Commission: Live Broadcast will be online approx 10:00 am
18/01/2008 Inland Waterway Transport
Impact Assessment: Modernisation and reinforcement of the organisational framework for inland waterway transport in Europe
18/01/2008 Air Transport
Public Service Obligations (PSO): updated: publications in the Official Journal
17/01/2008 Air Transport
Facilitation of Aviation Security: feasibility study of  “Registered Passenger” concept
16/01/2008 Motorways of the sea
Call for tender for Motorways of the Sea projects from the East Mediterranean States
16/01/2008

Air Passenger Rights

- The new poster and leaflet are available for download
- Airports and businesses can order the air passenger rights posters in A1 format (free of charge)
16/01/2008 Rail Transport and Interoperability
The Commission adopts on 20 and 21 December 2007 new and revised technical specifications for interoperability
16/01/2008 EUROPEAN GNSS Supervisory Authority
Job vacancie for the post: Contract Supervisor - AD6 - deadline 17/02/2008
15/01/2008 Internalisation of transport external costs
Commission prepares the ground for efficient and fair pricing of transport services and released a handbook with estimates of external costs in the transport sector.
14/01/2008

State aid decisions taken by the Commission in the areas of transportation and coal
Update of the "Decisions list" (including links to the working language version of the decision)
11/01/2008 Energy and Transport in Europe Digest
Newsletter No. 250
11/01/2008 EUROPEAN GNSS Supervisory Authority
Job vacancie for the post GSA/2008/143: Human Resources Assistant - Grade AST4 - Deadline 09/02/2008
11/01/2008 Air Transport
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General Aviation

The European Commission adopts its Communication "An Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation"
- Public consultation
Summary and individual contributions are available on "Operation of Regulation (EC) 785/2004 on insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators"
07/01/2008 Organisation chart
Directorate-General Energy and Transport Organisation chart updated
07/01/2008 Air Transport
- SESAR Joint Undertaking
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) invites tenders for a service contract regarding Industrial Support to the SESAR development phase
The closing date for submitting applications is 29/02/2008, 11.00 AM
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Observatory of the Air Transport Market

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