Gents, no need to panic....
Detailed below are the changes to route structure:
W6D becomes Y906 FL 55 to FL195; SYY via ULLAP to INV
A1D AKIVO to GOW has been removed and is now Class G;
Class E airspace is controlled airspace in which IFR and VFR flights are permitted, but only IFR flights require a clearance. IFR flights also require continuous two way communications.
The Class E airspace replacing Class F is additionally designated as a Transponder Mandatory Zone (TMZ), hence "Class E+".
The “See and avoid” principle also applies below FL100 in the Class E airway; with a speed limit of 250 kts.
A TMZ may be established for overriding safety reasons, where the airspace classification would not ordinarily require aircraft to carry a transponder. The pilot of an aircraft that wishes to operate in a TMZ without such serviceable transponder equipment may be granted access to the TMZ subject to specific ATC approval.
Can an aircraft enter the airway with no transponder?
· IFR – may NOT enter the airway without a functioning transponder;
· VFR – may enter the airway without a functioning transponder,
....but must be in radio contact with the controlling authority prior to entering the airspace, or operate in accordance with agreed procedures.
I hope this helps,
Rocky01.