Framework for the creation of the single European sky

The committee adopted the report by Giovanni FAVA (PES, I) amending the Council's common position under the 2nd reading of the codecision procedure. It reinstated key amendments from 1st reading, as follows: - the introductory article should specify that, when creating the Single European Sky (SES), adequate attention should be paid to the Member States' defence needs and Eurocontrol's task of establishing a pan-European airspace; - the Single Sky Committee should seek to ensure a balance of interests between civilian and military users; - Eurocontrol should participate in the work of the Committee with observer status; - an 'Industry Consultation Body' should be established to advise the Commission on technical aspects of the implementation of the Single European Sky; - Member States should lay down a system of "effective, proportional and dissuasive" sanctions for breaches of the Regulation.�