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# 51996IP0163

**Resolution on the European aircraft industry** 
  
*Official Journal C 065 , 04/03/1996 P. 0201*

  

B4-0163, 0244, 0247, 0251 and 0255/96

Resolution on the European aircraft industry

The European Parliament,

A. having regard to the current problems of Fokker Aircraft Industry and DASA,

B. having regard to the results of the informal meeting of industry ministers with the Commission on 31 January 1996,

C. whereas in spite of its high technological standard, the European regional aircraft industry is currently making significant losses,

D. whereas this sector of aircraft industry is subject to fierce world-wide competition and overcapacity,

E. whereas the European aircraft industry recently lost a considerable share of the market to international competitors in the field of bigger aircraft,

F. whereas there is a trend among international competitors to exploit the efficiency gains resulting from producing a complete family of aircraft from commuter to wide-body,

G. whereas European aircraft producers face enormous difficulties because of the undervalued dollar,

The European Parliament,

1. Strongly disagrees with the view, expressed by European industry ministers at their meeting of 31 January 1996, that European producers have to find national solutions for their problems; believes that the near collapse of Fokker is a warning signal for the state of the European aerospace industry;

2. Calls on the Commission to propose to the Council and Parliament an industrial strategy for the European aircraft industry;

3. Asks the Commission to integrate its programmes for research and development in the sector of aeronautics in its industrial strategy; believes that pre- competitive technology transfers should be strengthened;

4. Welcomes the Commission's proposals for a research programme for a new generation of less polluting and less noisy aircraft, which will be of strategic advantage in the markets of tomorrow; is of the opinion that the survival of the European aerospace industry urgently requires additional measures;

5. Recalls the need to achieve, as soon as possible, transparency as regards all forms of aid to the US aeronautical industry and that of third countries;

6. Reminds the Commission of its responsibility to ensure that there is a level playing field not only between the US and the EU, but also for the different manufacturers within the EU;

7. Asks the Commission to propose options for stronger cooperation among European producers in order to strengthen and restore competitiveness and safeguard technological development and jobs in the European aircraft industry;

8. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission and the Council.

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