Category / Special Report
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Indonesia is intercepting aircraft – outside their airspace
If you are operating in the Singapore FIR, consider this carefully: you may be overflying Indonesia without knowing it. Indonesia will know though, and they want you to have an overflight permit. You…
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NAT Circle of Entry 2018
For the latest changes and updates on the North Atlantic, including our most recent Guides and Charts, use our NAT reference page at flightservicebureau.org/NAT. Updated Oct 15, 2018: Updated RNP requirements for…
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Ongoing Bali volcanic threat – update
Update June 29, 2018: Following the volcanic eruption on Jun 28 at Bali’s Mount Agung, the airport has been closed all morning today, Jun 29, and only just reopened at 1430 local…
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Daily Brief – subscribe here
We’d like you to help test our New Daily Operations Brief. Every morning, FSB provides the latest updates across 18 categories – including Airport, Runway, Fuel, Airspace, Procedures, Delays, Risk, Hazard, Severe Wx,…
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L888 – The Silk Road Airway
We received this interesting question from one of our Opsgroup members this week: “FSB said: ZSZZ/China There are four airways over the Himalayas (L888, Y1, Y2, Y3) which the Chinese authorities will only…
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FSB and OPSGROUP win bid to control 1.8 million km area of Pacific Airspace
Clipperton Oceanic starts operations today, and is the worlds newest piece of airspace. This one is different though – the users are in charge. Flight Service Bureau, together with OpsGroup, takes official…
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My first North Atlantic Flight is tomorrow – NAT Ops Guide (Updated 2018)
For the latest changes and updates on the North Atlantic, including our most recent Guides and Charts, use our NAT reference page at flightservicebureau.org/NAT. Of all the hundreds of questions we see…
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Some US GPS Jamming (it’s just a test)
If you’re flying the Great Falls area (KGTF) from now until March 6th, you’ll want to watch out for some GPS outages due to testing. Right now, they’re testing daily from 1631z-20z,…
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The NOTAM Goat Show 2018
We’re on the hunt for prize Notams. In every definition of a Notam that exists, including the ICAO one, it includes these words: “the timely knowledge of which is essential“. Unfortunately, many…
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It’s nice to meet you.
Yep, there is. It’s called OPSGROUP. We’re a big mix: pilots, dispatchers, controllers, managers, tech specialists, aviation authorities – all with one thing in common: International Flight Operations. Back in 2016, we figured…
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This map shows the world of Overflight and Landing Permits – and the requirements
This map shows every country in the world and their requirements for Overflight Permits and Landing Permits. For overflying aircraft, the yellow countries will want you to have a permit, and the…
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Cathay crew witness missile re-entry from North Korea
Crew onboard a Cathay Pacific flight witnessed the re-entry of North Korea’s latest missile near their position late last week. The CX893 service from San Francisco to Hong Kong on Nov 29…
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OpsGroup – the power of the group
The power of the group In the last 30 years, there has been a massive change in how the world works: thank you, internet. We are witnessing a shift from the power…
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Making a Ramp Check painless (with checklist)
“Hello, we’re from the government and we’re here to help“. The SAFA Program (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) is not exclusive to the EU. Your aircraft can be inspected under the program…
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The mystery of the missing Russian Weather
A little while ago, Russia stopped sending out METAR and TAF weather updates on the international wires for a whole bunch of airports. This made life difficult for international operators, especially airlines…
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Here’s why North Korean missiles are now a real threat to Civil Aviation
Update: FSB removed North Korea warnings on May 14, 2018 July 2017: First launches of ICBM’s from North Korea Western portion of Japanese airspace is a new risk area New OPSGROUP guidance…
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Security Alert: Papua New Guinea Airports
AYZZ/Papua New Guinea – affecting AYPY/Port Moresby, AYMH/Mt. Hagen The elections today and tomorrow in Papua New Guinea have created civil unrest. Counting irregularities in the highlands city of Mt Hagen sparked violent protests that…
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Unannounced missile launch seen from 747 cockpit – the pics
North Korea has been the country of greatest concern when it comes to unannounced missile launches. Back in the day, they would advise ICAO of their plans, and a couple of fairly…
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26R at Bucharest is SHORT! 2 aircraft have now run off the end
A recurring theme at Bucharest, Romania: Runway 26R is shortened by about 1250m/4000 feet, and on Tuesday a Ryanair 737 became the second aircraft to run off the end in a couple…
