EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin 2017-02R2

EASA CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Conflict Zone Information Bulletin CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Issued: 23 April 2018 Subject: Airspace of Libya Revision / Cancellation: This CZIB is revised to extend the validity period, and to refer to national publications. The original issue of this CZIB replaced and cancelled EASA SIB 2014-23R1 dated 25 March 2015. Reference Publications(s):  United Kingdom NOTAM V0005/18 and AIP 1.4.5 issued 12 March 2018 (see Appendix 1 of this CZIB).  United States Federal Aviation Administration SFAR 112 and KICZ A0007/18 issued 21 March 2017 (see Appendix 2).  AIC France Circuluar A06/18 issued 08 February 2018 (see Appendix 3).  Germany NOTAM B0176/18 issued 07 February 2018 (see Appendix 4). Affected Airspace: Libyan airspace, all altitudes. Applicability: This CZIB applies to operators. Description: This CZIB is issued on the basis of information available to EU Member States and EU institutions. Due to the hazardous security situation, with the presence of terrorist organisations and ongoing high intensity military operations, there is a HIGH risk of both intentional and unintentional attacks to civil aviation at all altitudes. Air navigation services in the country could be degraded or unavailable. Recommendation(s): Operators should take this information and any other relevant information into account in their own risk assessments, alongside any available guidance or directions from their national authority as appropriate. Latest operational information on ‘Closures and warnings’ issued by means of ICAO State Letters, NOTAMs, AICs/AIPs, EASA CZIB may be found in the Network Manager NOP Portal (password protected version). Validity: This CZIB is valid until 23 October 2018. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 1 of 6 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Contact(s): For further information contact the EASA Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: [email protected]. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 2 of 6 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Appendix 1 Source: United Kingdom NOTAM V0005/18 and AIP 1.4.5 United Kingdom Aeronautical Information Service V0005/18 NOTAMR V0025/17 Q) EGXX/QROXX/IV/NBO/W /000/999/5218N01451W999 A) EGPX EGTT EGGX B) 1803121650 C) 1806101200 EST E) AIRSPACE SECURITY WARNINGS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT IN RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS WITHIN THE TERRITORY AND/OR AIRSPACE OF AFGHANISTAN, EGYPT, IRAQ, KENYA, LIBYA, MALI, NORTH KOREA, PAKISTAN, SOMALIA, SOUTH SUDAN, SYRIA, UKRAINE AND YEMEN. ALL OPERATORS ARE TO REFER TO THE TABLE IN UK AIP AT ENR 1.1 SECTION 1.4 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 2018-03-0229/AS6 F) SFC G) UNL Potential risk to aviation overflying from dedicated anti-aviation weaponry. In accordance with Direction under the Aviation Security Act 1982, UK registered operators so served shall not enter the territory and airspace (including Tripoli FIR) of the State of Libya. UK operators not currently subject to direction under the Aviation Security Act should contact UK Department for Transport (DfT) before operating in this area. Contact UK Department for Transport +44 (0)207-944 4426 or +44 (0)207-944 5999 out of hours. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 3 of 6 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Appendix 2 Source: United States Federal Aviation Administration SFAR 112 and KICZ A0007/18 This action extends the prohibition of flight operations in the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information Region (FIR) by all U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating a U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except operators of such aircraft that are foreign air carriers. The extension of the expiration date is necessary due to continued hazards to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations. This Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) will now remain in effect until March 20, 2019. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 4 of 6 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Appendix 3 Source: AIC France Circular A06/18 Libya From 31/07/2014 and until further notice French carriers are requested not to authorize their aircraft to penetrate into the airspace of Libya (HLLL FIR (TRIPOLI)) This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 5 of 6 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-02R2 Appendix 4 Source: Germany NOTAM B0176/18 B0176/18 NOTAMN Q) EDXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/5110N01027E999 A) EDGG EDWW EDMM B) 1802071748 C) 1805082359 EST E) SECURITY ..LIBYA.. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION FIR TRIPOLIS (HLLL) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ADVISES GERMAN OPERATORS NOT TO PLAN AND CONDUCT FLIGHTS BELOW FL260 DUE TO HAZARDOUS SITUATION WITHIN FIR TRIPOLIS (HLLL): POTENTIAL RISK TO AVIATION OVERFLYING THIS AREA BELOW FL260 AND TAKE OFF / LANDING AT ALL AIRPORTS WITHIN FIR HLLL FROM DEDICATED ANTI-AVIATION WEAPONRY AND MILITARY OPERATIONS AND ARMED CONFLICTS AFFECTING THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF THE AIRSPACE. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: IN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE DECISION AND ACTION FOR THE SAFETY OF THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT IN COMMAND MAY DEVIATE FROM THIS NOTAM TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THAT EMERGENCY. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 6 of 6 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union Dear Madam/Sir, Please find attached hereto an EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) which have already been posted on our web site and can be viewed at: https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/CZIB-2017-02R2 . EASA ADs and other Safety Publications are available online at http://ad.easa.europa.eu Safety Information Section Email: [email protected] EASA Website (Attachment is in Acrobat PDF format) Postal: : Postfach 10 12 53, 50452 Cologne, Germany An agency of the European Union This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by returning this e-mail. Sender accepts no liability for damage of any kind resulting from the risks inherent in the electronic transmission of messages. 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