{"id":24267,"date":"2023-12-20T07:18:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=24267"},"modified":"2023-12-20T07:35:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:35:05","slug":"2023-flight-ops-changes-the-big-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/2023-flight-ops-changes-the-big-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Flight Ops Changes: The Big Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>&#8220;The only constant in life is change&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; once said a Greek philosopher&#8230; or maybe Russel Crowe in Gladiator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Either way, it\u2019s been another busy year of change in the world of international flight ops!<\/strong>\u00a0Here are some of the big\u2019uns from 2023&#8230;<\/p>\n<h4>January<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Beirut Gunfire Damage:<\/b> At OLBA\/Beirut, two jets (and almost a person) were hit by falling bullets. Celebratory gun fire is common in Lebanon \u2013 including on New Years. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/we-want-to-talk-to-lebanon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>FAA Equipment Codes:<\/b> Addition of new equipment codes for Field 18 in international flight plans.<a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa.org\/aircraft-operations\/communications-navigation-surveillance-cns\/faa-expands-flight-plan-nav-comm-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>US Flight Grounding:<\/b> FAA grounded all flights due to a Notam system glitch. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-flights-delayed-after-notam-system-failure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Somalia Airspace:<\/b> US reg aircraft remain banned but now allowed to transit for flights to HDAM\/Djibouti. <a href=\"https:\/\/safeairspace.net\/somalia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>ICAO Doc 007:<\/b> New ICAO Doc 007 for the North Atlantic with significant changes. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-doc-007-changes-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>February<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>More ICAO Doc Updates: <\/b>ICAO updated more of their North Atlantic Docs, not just 007! Both NAT Doc 006 (the one about Contingency Situations) and NAT Doc 008 (the one about Separation Minima) too. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-doc-006-008-changes-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Africa Airspace Risk:<\/b> Alert regarding border airspace between Rwanda and Congo DRC, after a military jet was shot at near FZNA\/Goma. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/africa-airspace-risk-jet-shot-in-rwanda\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>US Arrivals: <\/b>The US FAA introduced continuous descent arrivals into eleven airports in Florida, Kansas City, Omaha and Reno. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/optimise-your-descent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Big Fuss Over Big Balloons:<\/strong> And then other unidentified objects in the upper levels of North American airspace. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/beware-big-balloons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Ops Differences:<\/b> Comparison between ops in Europe and the US. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/europe-vs-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Haneda Airport Update:<\/b> Publication of a runway incursion hazard map for RJTT\/Tokyo Haneda airport. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/RJTT-Tokyo-Haneda-hazards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>March<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mali Warning:<\/b> Expanded airspace warning for Mali by the US FAA. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/new-faa-airspace-warning-mali\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Oman&#8217;s Open Skies:<\/b> Oman allows flights to overfly its territory, easing routes between Israel and Asia. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/oman-opens-to-israel\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Private Flights to US:<\/b> Deeper insights for private operators to the US. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/private-flights-to-the-us\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Aviation Safety in Indonesia:<\/b> Deteriorating security in Indonesia&#8217;s Papua region and incidents targeting aircraft. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/ops-in-indonesia-is-it-safe\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Global Reporting Format:<\/b> Insights on the Global Reporting Format for runway surface conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/13-things-we-learned-this-winter\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>China Reopens:<\/b> China reopened its doors to tourists after three years of border restrictions.<\/li>\n<li><b>MAYDAYs:<\/b> Danger Club looked at why pilots are getting MAYDAYs wrong. Between us all, we did some figuring out. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/emergency-mayday-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>April<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NAT Datalink Exempt Airspace:<\/b> North Atlantic datalink exempt airspace boundaries changed \u2013 airspace over Greenland now requires it. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-datalink-exempt-airspace-changes-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>US Aviation Rules:<\/b> New rules for foreign operators doing P135 charter flights to the US. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DOT-OST-1998-20-1055_attachment_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Updated Risks on the South China Sea:<\/b> Recent incidents involving civil aircraft and military warships. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/battleships-updated-risks-on-the-south-china-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>European Flight Planning:<\/b> Insights on planning flights in Europe without alternate routes. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/flight-plan-alternates-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Sudan Airspace Closure:<\/b> Sudan\u2019s airspace was closed following a military coup.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/military-coup-sudan-airspace-closed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"s3\">May<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Circling Approaches:<\/b> We wrote about the dangers of circling approaches, and the difference between PANS OPS and TERPS. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/circling-why-is-it-so-dangerous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Formidable Shield 2023:<\/b> North Atlantic airspace closures for Formidable Shield exercises. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/formidable-shield-2023-nat-airspace-closures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>FAA&#8217;s Northeast Improvements:<\/b> The FAA finally finished its big North-East Corridor Improvement Project. Operators need to file preferred routes to avoid delays. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/finished-the-faa-northeast-corridor-improvements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>NOTAMs Fixed:<\/b> We hosted the Great Notam Sprint. Three hundred volunteers found an AI-based solution that fixes the Notam problem \u2013 a working model that ingests all NOTAMs for a flight, and outputs a simple, colourful, ranked and pilot-friendly briefing the way we want it. <a href=\"https:\/\/fixingnotams.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>US Airport CBP Fact Sheets:<\/b> With help from the NBAA, we built a collection of handy CBP cheat sheets. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-airport-fact-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>NOPAC Routes Redesign:<\/b> Redesign of the North Pacific NOPAC routes by the FAA. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/navigating-the-nopac-redesign-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>North Korea&#8217;s Satellite Launch:<\/b> Potential risks to aircraft due to North Korea&#8217;s recent satellite launch. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/asia-airspace-risk-why-north-koreas-lastest-launch-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>June<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>TCAS in North Atlantic:<\/b> We talked to Shanwick and Gander about whether TCAS was essential to cross the NAT. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/north-atlantic-tcas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>5G Retrofit Deadline:<\/b> FAA&#8217;s decision not to delay the 5G aircraft retrofit deadline. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-will-not-delay-5g-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Mexico Challenges:<\/b> Overview of challenges affecting bizav ops to Mexico. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/mexico-general-aviation-challenges-old-and-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>ADS-B Mandates:<\/b> Changes and mandates for ADS-B globally. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/ads-b-mandates-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>China&#8217;s Limits Lifted:<\/b> China&#8217;s removal of domestic sector limits for foreign bizav flights. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/come-fly-around-china-as-much-as-you-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>ATC Short Codes:<\/b> Inmarsat published an updated list of Short Codes for getting hold of various ATC &amp; ACC centres worldwide. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Airline_Short_Code_File_v92_2023-06-23.xls-Compatibility-Mode.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">July<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>NAT Region Changes SSR Transponder Procedures:<\/b> EGGX\/Shanwick FIR updated, with other NAT FIRs to follow. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/ssr-code-change-in-the-nat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>US Operators Can Overfly Venezuelan Airspace Below FL260:<\/b>\u00a0Long-standing Notam cancelled, allowing overflight. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/venezuela-faa-restriction-lifted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>INMARSAT Device Registration for China:<\/b> You might need to register your INMARSAT device if headed to China.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Tightened Passport Control in Iceland:<\/b> Increased scrutiny during tech-stops. Expect to have to get off the plane for passport checks, even in grotty weather. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/airport-spy\/bikf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Air Traffic Controller Shortage in Australia<\/b>: Uncontrolled airspace due to staff shortage. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/tiba-on-australias-east-coast-whats-going-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Portugal\u2019s New Punishment Tax:<\/strong> New tax in Portugal, targeting business aviation and small aircraft. Similar costs can be expected for an Azores (LPAZ, LPLA for example) tech stop. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/portugal-punishment-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mexico City Airport Safety Alert: <\/strong>Several reports of loss of GNSS signal in the terminal area. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/mexico-city-airport-safety-alert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>New Datalink Mandate in France:<\/strong> If you\u2019re flying in France above FL195 and you have ATN CPDLC \u2013 you must use it! <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/new-datalink-mandate-in-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">August<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>US Operators Can Overfly Afghanistan at FL320:<\/b>\u00a0Contingency routes in place, but risks persist. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/who-wants-to-overfly-afghanistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Niger Airspace Closure Due to Coup:<\/b>\u00a0Significant impact on Central Africa traffic. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/military-coup-niger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>ZSSS\/Shanghai Off-Limits:<\/b> Bizjets had to re-route to ZSPD\/Pudong for a few months. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/shanghai-zsss-closed-non-sched\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Libya: Aircraft Evacuation Due to Clashes:<\/b> Reminder of ongoing risks here. Avoid! <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/2023-is-libya-safe-to-overfly-yet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Navigating NO FIR Airspace in Eastern Pacific<\/b> &#8211; Procedures for uncontrolled oceanic airspace. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/eastern-pacific-navigating-no-fir-airspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Approved Airports for Flights to Israel:<\/strong> Our guide on all things &#8220;ops to Israel&#8221; related. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/approved-airports-for-flights-to-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>CPDLC Gotcha &#8211; Clearance Busts:<\/strong> In 2022, the FAA recorded 20 aircraft deviations due to issues with CPDLC and partial reroute messages. Here\u2019s what not to do! <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/cpdlc-gotcha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">September<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Canada Mandates ADS-B Above FL180:<\/b>\u00a0Flight plan requirements, exemptions, and application process. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/canada-ads-b-mandate-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Niger Airspace Reopens After Coup:<\/b>\u00a0Major airlines resume traffic, but security concerns persist. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/military-coup-niger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>EU Temporary Admission of Aircraft:<\/b>\u00a0OPMAS debunks myths about EU aircraft admission. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/eu-temporary-admission-of-aircraft-busting-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Armenia-Azerbaijan Airspace Risk:<\/strong> Brief flare-up in the conflict, closure of cross-border waypoints, most East-West flights started avoiding the region and routed via Georgia\u2019s UGGG\/Tbilisi FIR instead. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/armenia-azerbaijan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>WATRS Renamed:<\/strong> The US FAA officially renamed WATRS airspace to WAT. Existing B050 authorizations will be re-issued within 24 months. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/north-atlantic-update-wat-happened-to-watrs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>GPS Spoofing in Iraq:<\/strong> We several reports of enroute aircraft being targeted with fake GPS signals, leading to complete nav failures. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/gps-spoof-attacks-irs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">October<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li><strong>OPSGROUP Goes To Vegas:<\/strong> We had the pleasure of meeting up with OPSGROUP members at NBAA-BACE 23 in Las Vegas! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ainonline.com\/aviation-news\/business-aviation\/2023-10-19\/opsgroup-again-plying-booth-visitors-swag-free-booze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>New Rules for Outbound US Private Flights:<\/b>\u00a0APIS updates for passenger changes and ETD. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-new-rules-for-outbound-private-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>EU-LISA Screening System Postponed:<\/b> The EES bit will be delayed to some time towards the end of 2024, and the ETIAS bit will start no earlier than 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/eulisa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Tel Aviv Airspace Risk:<\/b> Israel is now an active war zone. The Safe Airspace assessment is at Level 1 &#8211; Do Not Fly. Operators should especially avoid LLBG\/Tel Aviv, despite assurances from the authorities that the airspace is &#8220;safe&#8221;. It isn&#8217;t! <a href=\"https:\/\/safeairspace.net\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Bizav Clampdown at Amsterdam Airport: <\/b>Reduction in slots with potential future ban for bizav. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/bizav-clampdown-at-amsterdam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>NAT Changes 2024 Announced:<\/b>\u00a0No more Oceanic Clearances, simplified procedures, squawking changes. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-changes-2024-no-more-oceanic-clearances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>US Border Overflight Exemptions:<\/strong> We made a super simple How-to Guide. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-border-overflight-exemptions-a-how-to-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>More GPS Spoofing:<\/strong> Watch out if you&#8217;re in the Cairo, Nicosia, or Amman FIRs &#8211; at some point, your GPS sensor inputs may try to tell you you&#8217;re overhead LLBG\/Tel Aviv airport. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/briefings\/gps-spoofing-scenarios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">November<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Bizav Roadblock: Turkey and Armenia:<\/b>\u00a0Turkey blocks bizav overflights to\/from Armenia. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/bizav-roadblock-turkey-and-armenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>GPS Spoofing Update and Types Identified:<\/b>\u00a0GPS spoofing incidents detailed, including the Beirut scenario. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/gps-spoofing-update-08nov2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>The Annual Shanghai Airports Meltdown:<\/b> Restrictions in November for bizav flights. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/shanghai-airports-meltdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>UK Airspace Warning for Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba:<\/b> Caution urged due to increased military activity. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/new-airspace-warning-the-red-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>North Atlantic Volcanic Threat:<\/b> Iceland impending eruption may impact NAT traffic. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/north-atlantic-volcanic-threat\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>US Visual Approaches:<\/strong> Ooh, people got angry about this one! A cautionary tale involving a crew of an a A350 inbound to KSFO who found themselves in a seemingly unnecessary last-minute diversion to Oakland after a long-haul flight. The incident highlighted issues with visual approaches in the US, particularly during late-night arrivals. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-visual-approaches-lh458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>New GPS Spoofing Scenario &#8211; The Black Sea:<\/strong> Several reports from members of GPS spoofing over the Black Sea in Turkish airspace. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/briefings\/new-spoofing-scenario-4-black-sea-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Datalink Rules in Europe:<\/strong> All your European Datalink questions answered! Plus there are now some additional places where Datalink logon will soon be mandatory. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/datalink-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">December<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>UK Implements ETA for Passengers:<\/b>\u00a0Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for passengers. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/eta-upt-what-operators-flying-to-the-uk-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>US Domestic Enroute CPDLC Update:<\/b>\u00a0CPDLC available with specific avionics. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/us-domestic-enroute-cpdlc-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>New Approaches at KDEN\/Denver:<\/b>\u00a0RNAV\/RNP Approaches introduced to mitigate TCAS RA events. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/no-more-danger-in-denver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Read<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Niger Overflights:<\/strong> Several reports of aircraft being denied entry into Niger airspace at short notice, even though a valid overflight permit was in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-Aviation Protests:<\/strong> Some anti-aviation protestors targeted a couple of airports in Belgium. Here\u2019s a look at some of the most notable incidents over the past few years. <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/anti-aviation-protests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the year draws to a close, we wanted to say <strong>a big \u201cthank you\u201d to everyone in OPSGROUP<\/strong> for showing up, sharing stories, experiences, and information, and in turn keeping us all safe and up to date.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be taking some time off from the Daily Brief and Bulletin emails over the holiday period. It&#8217;s all fairly straightforward this year dates-wise, we&#8217;ll basically be <strong>closed from Mon 25 to Fri 29 Dec<\/strong> &#8211; as this tasteful, festive postcard points out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-24281\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/opsgroup-holiday-hours-2023-v3-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/opsgroup-holiday-hours-2023-v3-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/opsgroup-holiday-hours-2023-v3-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/opsgroup-holiday-hours-2023-v3-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/opsgroup-holiday-hours-2023-v3.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy Holidays everyone, and see you in 2024! \u2764\ufe0f\u26a1\u2708\ufe0f\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The only constant in life is change&#8221; &#8211; once said a Greek philosopher&#8230; or maybe&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":24286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2232],"class_list":{"0":"post-24267","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-briefings","8":"tag-annual-review"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24267"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24284,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24267\/revisions\/24284"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}