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"Mr President, the European aviation industry is in full swing and is experiencing exciting times. Since 11 September 2001, there has not been a dull moment. Before I comment on the content of the reports, I should like to tell the House how satisfied I am that we have received a European approval for the merger of Air France and KLM and that the competent American authority has also given its stamp of approval. This is important for the industry, particularly in terms of strengthening the European aviation industry, because there is more to come. Even more is yet to be done to ensure that the industry has a sound economic basis.
With regard to the report by my colleague Mr Clegg, who has now left the House, I should like to stress the value of the amendment in the light of increasing competition. Many international competitors of European aviation companies operate unaffected by government measures, and this enables them to compete with European aviation companies in improper ways. It is good to stand up to this sort of practice.
As far as the report by Mr Dhaene is concerned, I find it extremely agreeable if someone can indicate so specifically and realistically why he is not writing an own-initiative report at the moment. I think this bears witness to much class and I expect him to organise another bicycle trip; perhaps that is when the next round of discussions can be held.
Finally, as for Mr Nicholson's report, I am pleased that we were able to work together so intensively at a very early stage, across the political divide, to achieve a realistic result which is also in keeping with the ICAC (International Civil Aviation Conference) agreements that refer to a system of international premiums. Within this framework for European aviation, distortion of competition is virtually ruled out. The special exemption to which attention was drawn this evening is, of course, extremely important for ultra-light aircraft, government aircraft and historic aeroplanes. I am delighted with the progress and I also think it is very positive that Mr Nicholson has made every effort, right until the end, to ensure that we have a sound product here before us."@en1
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