{"id":577,"date":"2016-05-18T01:01:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T05:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2016-05-18T01:01:58","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T05:01:58","slug":"midweek-briefing-18may-brazil-airspace-changes-for-olympics-increase-in-fake-nav-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/midweek-briefing-18may-brazil-airspace-changes-for-olympics-increase-in-fake-nav-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Midweek Briefing 18MAY: Brazil Airspace changes for Olympics, Increase in Fake Nav Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brazil Airspace changes for Olympics\u00a0<\/strong>18MAY\u00a0<\/strong>A number of airspace changes, and specific procedures for aircrew and ATC, have been created for Brazil in advance of the 2016 Olympic Games, which start on 05AUG.\u00a0Read the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Increase in Fake Nav Charges\u00a0<\/strong>18MAY\u00a0<\/strong>We\u2019ve seen an increasing variety of bogus emails, that at first glance look like they are from Eurocontrol \u2013 but aren\u2019t. It\u2019s a concern: instead of sending your Nav Fees payment to Eurocontrol, you\u2019ve actually sent it to a suburb of Lagos.\u00a0Read the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LFZZ\/France\u00a0<\/strong>A French national call to strike is planned for 19MAY.\u00a0Several public service unions have echoed this call, including USAC-CGT for the DGAC. Please check the\u00a0NOP Portal<\/a><\/strong><\/u>\u00a0for the latest advisories.<\/p>\n

BIKF\/Keflavik<\/strong>\u00a0Closures here and in BIRD\/Reykjavik Oceanic airspace continue due to ATC Industrial action. Plan all flights to or within Icelandic airspace with caution.\u00a0Iceland strike continues …\u00a0Read Full Article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

UIBB\/Bratsk<\/strong>\u00a0has multiple new restrictions of ATC hours, RFF categories, and availability as alternate. Check A1923.<\/p>\n

PLCH\/Christmas Island\u00a0<\/strong>will not supply JetA1 to non-scheduled flights, shortage until 26MAY. Landing permits are now required at least three days prior, and can be obtained via email at cal02@mcttd.gov.ki.<\/p>\n

EGLL\/London Heathrow<\/strong>\u00a0will have an emergency exercise on 21MAY. If you see smoke or fire, it\u2019s most likely from there.<\/p>\n

N90\/New York Airports<\/strong>\u00a0The FAA has withdrawn its proposed slot program which was extremely restrictive to non-scheduled operators. The FAA is withdrawing the\u00a0NPRM<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0to allow for further evaluation of these changes.<\/p>\n

KZZZ\/United States<\/strong>\u00a0the FAA has updated it’s list of\u00a0Critical DME’s<\/a><\/u><\/strong>. When these critical DME’s are not available, it results in navigation service which is not sufficient for DME\/DME\/IRU operations along all or portions of a specific route or procedure. This is mainly an issue for Non-GPS equipped aircraft.<\/p>\n

CYUL\/Montreal\u00a0<\/strong>has added a new International wing to the terminal as of 12MAY.\u00a0The 65,620-square-foot\u00a0expansion includes 8,611\u00a0square feet\u00a0of additional retail space and six\u00a0new\u00a0boarding gates.<\/p>\n

SOOO\/Cayenne FIR<\/strong>\u00a0issued NOTAM A0141\/16 advising that the due to the SOCA CPDLC system trail, datalink connection may be lost. If unable to communicate by CPDLC then they advise to contact SOOO or SOCA VIA normal HF frequencies until 24JUN.<\/p>\n

North Atlantic\u00a0<\/strong>The London Met Office has issued it’s\u00a0North Atlantic tropical storm seasonal forecast for 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/u>.<\/p>\n

EZZZ\/Europe<\/strong>\u00a0an annual large scale military exercise called “NATO Tiger Meet 2016” will be held from 16MAY to 27MAY in Spain. NOTAMs LE D1109\/16 and D1272\/16 have been issued along with a\u00a0map<\/a><\/strong><\/u>\u00a0detailing the area.<\/p>\n

LOWW\/Vienna<\/strong>\u00a0has introduced 2 new RNP(AR) approaches RNAV (RNP) N RWY 16 and RNAV (RNP) E RWY 16. The Austrian AIS has issued\u00a0AIC A 5\/16<\/a><\/strong><\/u>\u00a0covering the additions.<\/p>\n

LKPR\/Prague<\/strong>\u00a0officials stated that they are working to assess the security at LKPR as they begin to implement the government\u2019s security recommendations. The measures, including face recognition technology, should be fully introduced within 12 to 18 months. Security has increased in response to the attacks in Brussels. Heavily armed soldiers continue to patrol LKPR.<\/p>\n

Arabian Peninsula<\/strong>\u00a0on 11MAY the Centre for Disease Control\u00a0CDC<\/a>\u00a0issued an Alert Level 2 for MERS in the Arabian Peninsula.<\/p>\n

NZZC\/Christchurch FIR<\/strong>\u00a0has issued NOTAM B2740\/16 advising of recent activity for Volcano Mount Ruapehu. No current eruption but concern for increased likelihood of eruption exists.<\/p>\n

FHSH\/St. Helena<\/strong>\u00a0has received its certification to begin commercial flight operations. An\u00a01850 meter runway, a 3500 sq m airport terminal and other associated infrastructure, such as access roads, bulk fuel installations, water supplies and aerodrome ground lighting have been installed and are ready for operational use. However – concerns remain about windshear which is currently delaying acceptance of traffic.<\/p>\n

HKZZ\/Kenya<\/strong>\u00a0The U.S filed an advisory with IATA stating that Kenyan airspace is unsafe due to\u00a0a possibility of extremist or militant activity within Kenyan airspace as Al Shabaab has demonstrated the capability and intent to conduct terrorist attacks in Kenya targeting, among others, US\/Western interests including aviation interests.<\/p>\n

EGPX\/Scottish<\/strong>\u00a0Scottish Control is changing to a new ATC system this week: expect airspace restrictions. ATC advises a\u00a0fundamental level of\u00a0change in the method of operation within Scottish\u00a0Upper Airspace will result.\u00a0There is no change to the Oceanic Operation, and\u00a0Domestic CPDLC will be available at all times\u00a0from 17MAY.<\/p>\n

CYMM\/Fort McMurray, Canada<\/strong>\u00a0remains closed due to Forest Fires; only emergency and evacuation flights are allowed.<\/p>\n

EHZZ\/Amsterdam FIR<\/strong>\u00a0The Netherlands has revised procedures for obtaining Special Permission for overflying or landing aircraft on delivery, ferry flights, or other circumstances where a normal Certificate of Airworthiness is not in place.\u00a0Read the article<\/a>. Questions should be directed to our ferry team at service@fsbureau.org.<\/p>\n

View the full International Bulletin 18MAY2016<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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