{"id":896,"date":"2016-08-10T01:35:04","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T05:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=896"},"modified":"2016-08-10T03:58:03","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T07:58:03","slug":"midweek-briefing-10aug-easa-cockpit-rules-ukraine-extends-russia-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/midweek-briefing-10aug-easa-cockpit-rules-ukraine-extends-russia-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Midweek Briefing 10AUG: EASA Cockpit Rules, Ukraine extends Russia Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"

EASA: New Cockpit Rules\u00a0<\/strong>10AUG\u00a0<\/strong>EASA has published a new SIB with guidance for operators on, well, how best to arrange the swap of\u00a0pilot-taking-a-pee<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0flight-attendant-now-up-front<\/em>\u00a0…\u00a0Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n

Ukraine extends Russia ban\u00a0<\/strong>10AUG\u00a0<\/strong>Ukraine has extended the ban on Russian registered operators overflying or landing, until November 10th, 2016. In an operational notice..\u00a0Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n

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UUZZ\/<\/strong>The\u00a0Moscow Area<\/strong>\u00a0will get busy between 26AUG and 04SEP (we’re not entirely sure why), but …\u00a0The Main Air Traffic Management Centre (MATMC) has issued notice that there will be increased regulation for flights to UUWW, UUDD, and UUEE.\u00a0Permission to depart\u00a0will expire 30 mins after planned off blocks time<\/strong>, after which the Operator (that\u2019s you) must call MATMC for a completely new permit.<\/p>\n

MWCR\/Cayman<\/strong>\u00a0recorded its first local transmission of the Zika virus on 08AUG. Several other people on the Cayman Islands have reported symptoms of the virus; however, authorities stated that in these cases the patients contracted Zika during travel abroad.<\/p>\n

MKJK\/Kingston, Jamaica<\/strong>\u00a0is carrying out work on its Comms lines until the end of the week, and is expecting to lose some Flight Plans. The outage is 0415-1100Z daily. If you are operating to Jamaica, or through the FIR, it\u2019s worth sending your FPL early, and not during that time. Maybe send it a few times to be sure, should minimise delays due to missing FPL\u2019s.<\/p>\n

VIZZ\/India<\/strong>\u00a0Independence Day on 15AUG. Multiple restrictions. No overflights within 150nm of Delhi. VIDP\/Delhi will not allow non-scheduled flights 0030-0430Z, and 1030-1330Z. Check with your handler for specific restrictions on 15AUG.<\/p>\n

LIRA\/Rome Ciampino<\/strong>\u00a0will be completely closed from 14-29OCT for runway maintenance and upgrades. According to CIA, maintenance work will be carried out on a 24\/7 basis on parts of runway 15\/33, at various junctions and taxiways.<\/p>\n

EVVA\/Ventspils\u00a0<\/strong>is closed for the week from today, due to repairs to the main runway. One of the three main airports in Latvia, it reopens on 15AUG.<\/p>\n

GUCY\/Gbessia, Guinea<\/strong>\u00a0Opposition leaders have announced the postponement of opposition demonstrations planned for 10-16AUG. Marchers will reportedly demonstrate on the Autoroute Fid\u00e8le Castro, between A\u00e9roport International de Gb\u00e9ssia (GUCY\/CKY) and the Palais du Peuple. The demonstration was originally slated to occur on 4 August but was later postponed until 10 August.<\/p>\n

WIZZ\/Indonesia<\/strong>\u00a0Travel advice updated: Political tensions have given rise to occasional mass demonstrations in cities in Papua; take extra care and seek local advice on your travel plans.<\/p>\n

SOCA\/Cayenne FIR<\/strong>\u00a0has broken it\u2019s SITA system and has no CPDLC or ADS-C until, they think, at least 14AUG. Revert to HF and use 8855\/5526; failing that try 3023.<\/p>\n

RJZZ\/Japan<\/strong>\u00a0On 08AUG, Japanese military officials placed the country\u2019s armed forces on alert for the potential of a North Korean missile launch. According to an official statement, the Japanese military will be ready to strike any North Korean missile that threatens Japan. Because some North Korean missile tests are difficult to detect, the current state of alert will last for three months. Previously, Japanese defense officials issued a series of temporary orders in response to imminent North Korean missile launches.<\/p>\n

LWKS\/Skopje<\/strong>\u00a0Flooding on 6-7AUG2016 in Skopje and neighbouring areas has resulted in over 20 deaths. Some roads, including part of the Skopje ring-road, are closed. Alternative routes are available, but traffic may be slow moving. You should travel with extreme care.<\/p>\n

LTZZ\/Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0Per new dictat from the DGAC in Turkey, all Ambulance flights entering Turkish airspace are to report \u201cACTIVE AMBULANCE FLIGHT\u201d on first contact with Turkish ATC.<\/p>\n

DIZZ\/Cote\u00a0D\u2019Ivoire<\/strong>\u00a0Effective 15SEP2016 Ivory Coast will withdraw the following HF frequencies: BOUAKE 5710KHz, 1578KHz; DALOA 5701KHz, KHOROGO 6673KHz; Man 5710.5 KHz; ODIENNE 6673 KHz; SAN PEDRO 6012KHz<\/p>\n

EDDV\/Hannover\u00a0<\/strong>has special runway configurations on 14AUG due to (yet another) bomb from WW2 being removed. Between 1100-1400Z all approaches to 27L\/09R are suspended.<\/p>\n

VVZZ\/Hanoi ACC<\/strong>\u00a0reports that a lot of flights operating through\u00a0the\u00a0Hanoi ACC area of responsibility have not been submitting flight plan messages to VVHNZRZX or VVHNZQZX. In order to avoid missing \/ delay of FPL messages, copy these AFTN addresses when submitting your FPL’s.<\/p>\n

EGZZ\/United Kingdom<\/strong>\u00a08AUG Rail staff in southern England, including London, began a five-day strike, which will reduce rail services by 40 percent. Travellers should expect major delays and large-scale traffic disruptions<\/p>\n

BGSF\/Kangerlussuaq<\/strong>\u00a0Daily Closures between 09AUG and 30AUG for runway work. Double check NOTAMR A0295\/16 for complete list of timings. Only Medivac, Search and Rescue and PPR confirmed operations allowed.<\/p>\n

KTEB\/Teterboro<\/strong>\u00a0Landing Fees here are to increase by about 25% on September 1st.\u00a0Comments regarding the fee changes can be submitted to The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and must be received by 10AUG2016.<\/p>\n

Measles Myanmar\/Taiwan<\/strong>\u00a0On August 6th\u00a0health officials confirmed a measles outbreak in the Sagaing region, a mountainous area located in northern Myanmar, bordering eastern India. We have also received report from Taiwanese health officials confirming a link between two cases of measles and Taipei\u2019s Songshan International Airport (RCSS\/TSA). The two cases, which were first detected on 15JUL, involved an airline ground crew worker and a passenger who traveled to the airport.<\/p>\n

SECU\/Cuenca, Ecuador<\/strong>\u00a0Operations\u00a0at Cuenca airport will be suspended from mid-August 2016\u00a0for 3 weeks to 1 month due to the need for additional runway works.<\/p>\n

OMDB\/United Arab Emirates<\/strong>\u00a0On 04AUG both runways at Dubai International Airport (OMDB\/DXB) resumed full operations following the 03AUG 777 accident. Expect delays and some cancellations as the airport is still\u00a0struggling to catch up.<\/p>\n

UTZZ\/Turkmenistan<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0UAZZ\/Kazakhstan<\/strong>\u00a0On 04AUG Turkmenistan temporarily closed its border with Kazakhstan, citing security concerns. Officials stated that the closure will last for five days. Turkmenistan instituted a similar border closing on 20JUL. Authorities did not release details on the purported security concerns that prompted 04AUG closure.<\/p>\n

UZZZ\/Russia<\/strong>\u00a003AUG Polish officials stated that they did not have a specific date to reopen visa-free border traffic between Poland and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Security concerns associated with the NATO Summit and Roman Catholic Church\u2019s World Youth Day led officials to temporarily restart border checks at Poland\u2019s borders. Residents of border areas, however, will be able to travel across the border for cultural, social or family reasons.<\/p>\n

UNKL\/Yemelyanovo<\/strong>\u00a0Runway11\/29 is closed for all types of aircraft THU 0600-0700, WED FRI 0610-0710, MON\u00a0TUE SAT SUN 0500-0700, 01SEP until\u00a029OCT<\/p>\n

View the full International Bulletin 10AUG2016<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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