{"id":662,"date":"2016-06-08T20:49:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T00:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=662"},"modified":"2016-06-08T20:49:37","modified_gmt":"2016-06-09T00:49:37","slug":"midweek-briefing-08jun-unsafe-airspace-new-china-adiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/midweek-briefing-08jun-unsafe-airspace-new-china-adiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Midweek Briefing 08JUN: Unsafe Airspace, New China ADIZ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unsafe Airspace – new summary issued\u00a0<\/strong>08JUN\u00a0<\/strong>Today Flight Service Bureau published International\u00a0Ops Notice 02\/16 – “Unsafe Airspace”<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New China ADIZ – South China Sea\u00a0<\/strong>08JUN\u00a0<\/strong>There have been several media reports this week that China is preparing to set up a new ADIZ in the South China Sea.\u00a0Read the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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KCLT\/Charlotte<\/strong>\u00a0New SIDS and STARS for aircraft arriving and departing to the Northeast have been added to CLT as of May 31. Also, construction of a new ATC tower has also broken ground, the new tower will be equipped with NextGen systems that include STARS (Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System), ADS-B (Automatic Dependant Surveillance – Broadcast) and AEFS (Advanced Electronic Flight Strip System.<\/p>\n

CZZZ\/Western Canada<\/strong>\u00a0has been experiencing fuel shortages due to recent wildfires in the oil patch. Please check with local handlers for any fuel constraints.<\/p>\n

KZMA\/Miami\u00a0FIR<\/strong>\u00a0NASA is planning on launching a Delta IV rocket on 09JUN. Please check KZMA FIR NOTAMS for restrictions.<\/p>\n

KZZZ\/USA\u00a0<\/strong>Tropical Storm Colin<\/a>\u00a0has passed\u00a0Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina before moving out over the\u00a0Atlantic.<\/p>\n

CYQY\/Sydney, Nova Scotia<\/strong>\u00a0has added 2 fire trucks and increased staffing levels to provide ARFF CAT 6 or 7, time of day pending. CYQY has issued NOTAM 1A3425\/16 covering those hours.<\/p>\n

LLZZ\/Israel<\/strong>\u00a0has signed an agreement with Eurocontrol and will allow the country and it\u2019s users to benefit from the services that Eurocontrol provides. This is excellent news for filing out of LLBG and transiting to or over Europe as this will help streamline the process significantly and coordination will only have to be with Eurocontrol for any changes.<\/p>\n

RCTP\/Taipei<\/strong>\u00a0has resumed operations on June 3 after operations were suspended due to flash flooding. The airport has also lost power numerous times due to the unstable power supply following days of severe flooding. While the power cuts rendered the terminal’s air conditioning system inoperable, the airport experienced only minor delays.<\/p>\n

VNKT\/Kathmandu<\/strong>\u00a0has been experiencing problems with the VHF ATC equipment. Aircraft on approach and Area Control freqs may experience increased squelch and at times leaving ATC without comms.<\/p>\n

HSZZ\/Sudan<\/strong>\u00a0has warned it will shoot down any aircraft that infiltrates it\u2019s airspace that has not obtained the proper permission and\/or following proper procedures. If you need to transit this airspace please make sure you have all the required documentation.<\/p>\n

FHSH\/St Helena<\/strong>\u00a0has reportedly delayed the airport opening indefinitely, due to safety concerns –\u00a0severe turbulence and windshear were commonplace during testing trials by a B737-800.<\/p>\n

China\u00a0<\/strong>Beijing – The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), which supervises relations across the Taiwan Strait, on Friday issued a yellow travel alert for Beijing after the first H7N9 flu infection case for this year was confirmed in the Chinese capital.<\/p>\n

Malaysia<\/strong>\u00a0Malaysian officials fired several officials on charges connected to a security breach at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (WMKK\/KUL). Security officials stated that airport security officials collaborated with human trafficking syndicates to bypass the airport\u2019s passport verification system. The investigation discovered that, since 2010, airport officials purposely disrupted the immigration system at certain times of the day on several occasions. Malaysian officials will publish a report with the full findings.<\/p>\n

Angola\u00a0<\/strong>The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on 27 May 2016 that 301 people have died in Angola\u2019s yellow fever outbreak, which began in December 2015. The number of suspected cases is now 2,536. The outbreak began in Luanda and has since spread to areas throughout the country, particularly along the coast and in the central regions, despite a large-scale vaccination program. Cases linked to the Angolan outbreak have also been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya and China.<\/p>\n

Jamaica<\/strong>\u00a0is now charging a $35 US departure tax for all air passengers.<\/p>\n

Uzbekistan<\/strong>\u00a0British\u00a0FCO cautions when travelling with medicines; you can be detained on arrival if you\u2019re in possession of certain medicines, including codeine; you should always carry a doctor\u2019s prescription with you.<\/p>\n

France<\/strong>\u00a0– the Air France pilots’ union announced a work stoppage for 11-14 June, coinciding with the first week of the Euro 2016 soccer championship. The strike has been planned in protest over pay disputes, and the union has stated that it may observe further strikes. Further details are likely to emerge, as the situation is developing.<\/p>\n

Yemen<\/strong>\u00a0On 28MAY,\u00a0approximately 20 gunmen stormed Aden International Airport (OYAA\/ADE). A 90-minute gunfight followed the attack, during which one civilian was killed by a stray bullet. Authorities regained control of the situation and detained the gunmen’s suspected leader.<\/p>\n

Nepal<\/strong>\u00a0A nationwide general strike is planned on Thursday 09JUN2016 across the county. Protest can occur at short notice anywhere. Stay cautious and stay away from these areas.<\/p>\n

View the full International Bulletin 08JUN2016<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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