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EASA SIB No: 2014-23

Safety Information Bulletin


SIB No.: 2014-23



Issued: 01 August 2014


Subject:
Airspace Closures and Restrictions Concerning Libya
Ref. Publications:
NOTAM A0637/14 issued by Malta on 31 July 2014.

FDC 1/2679(KFDC A0005/11) FDC...SPECIAL NOTICE
SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. 112 – PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS WITHIN THE TRIPOLI (HLLL) FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (FIR).
Applicability:
National Aviation Authorities andaircraft operators.
Description:
Taking into consideration the recent escalation of violence and the attacks on Tripoli airport, in which infrastructure was damaged and made unserviceable, a series of notices to airmen (NOTAMs) affecting the TRIPOLI (HLLL) Flight Information Region (FIR) have been issued.

The Agency draws the aviation community’s attention to information that indicates the existence of serious risks to the safety of international civil flights and the consequent airspace restrictions implemented. Aircraft operators’ flight planning in this region should exercise caution.


Recommendation(s): Considering current safety risks in the TRIPOLI (HLLL) FIR the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EUROCONTROL Network Manager strongly recommend


Airspace users to monitor all relevant information including


NOTAMs.


National Aviation Authorities should ensure that all aircraft operators are aware of this information.


EASA and the Network Manager will continue monitoring the situation and update this information as necessary.


Contact(s): For further information contact the Safety Information Section, Executive Directorate, and EASA. E-mail: [email protected].


Advice from EUROCONTROL Network Manager can be found on the NOP Network Operations Portal:


https://www.public.cfmu.eurocontrol.int/PUBPORTAL; E-mail: [email protected].

This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory.

TE.CAP.00117-004 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. 1/1


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FDC 4/7034 ZZZ SECURITY SPECIAL NOTICE ... SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. 112 – PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS WITHIN THE TRIPOLI (HLLL) FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION

(FIR).

• APPLICABILITY. THIS SECTION APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

• ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND U.S. COMMERCIAL OPERATORS;
• ALL 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
• ALL OPERATORS OF U.S.-REGISTERED CIVIL AIRCRAFT, EXCEPT OPERATORS OF SUCH AIRCRAFT THAT ARE FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS.

• FLIGHT PROHIBITION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPHS (C) AND (D) OF THIS SECTION, NO PERSON DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION MAY CONDUCT FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITHIN THE TRIPOLI (HLLL) FIR.
• PERMITTED OPERATIONS. THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION FROM CONDUCTING FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITHIN THE TRIPOLI (HLLL) FIR UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

• FLIGHT OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED UNDER A CONTRACT, GRANT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
  WITH ANOTHER DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
  WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FAA, OR BY AN EXEMPTION ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE FAA
  WILL PROCESS REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OR EXEMPTION IN A TIMELY MANNER, WITH AN ORDER OF
  PREFERENCE FIRST FOR THOSE OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF U.S. GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES,
  
  SECOND FOR THOSE OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES OF ANOTHER STATE WITH THE SUPPORT OF A U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY,
  
  AND THIRD FOR ALL OTHER OPERATIONS.
  
• FLIGHT OPERATIONS ARE COORDINATED WITH ANY MECHANISM ESTABLISHED BY PARAGRAPH 8 OF U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1973 (2011).
  

• EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE DECISION AND ACTION FOR THE SAFETY OF THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT IN COMMAND OF AN AIRCRAFT MAY DEVIATE FROM THIS SECTION TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THAT EMERGENCY. EXCEPT FOR U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND
• COMMERCIAL OPERATORS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 14 CFR PARTS 119, 121, 125, or 135, EACH PERSON WHO DEVIATES FROM THIS SECTION MUST, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DEVIATION, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS, SUBMIT TO THE NEAREST FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE A COMPLETE REPORT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT INVOLVED IN THE DEVIATION, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVIATION AND THE REASONS FOR IT.
  F EXPIRATION. THIS SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION WILL EXPIRE MARCH 20, 2015. THE
  FAA MAY AMEND, RESCIND, OR EXTEND THIS SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION AS
  NECESSARY.
  
  
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Libya Dawn use air power for first time to strike at Zintanis


By Ajnadine Mustafa.


Tripoli, 29 January 2015:


In continued fighting in western Libya between Libya Dawn and Zintani and Washefani forces allied to the Libyan National Army (LNA), Libya Dawn today used air power for the first time to strike at its opponents.


There is some dispute, however, as to the aircraft used and where the action took place. According to pro-Libya Dawn media, “war planes” hit the Zintani and Washefani positions in the Bir Ghanem area.

Confirming the attack, a source at the Zintan Operation Room said that the aircraft had been a helicopter out of which explosives had been dropped. There had been no damages and no one was hurt, he said, alleging that the helicopter was an air ambulance. The action, he further claimed, had been south of Zawia.

Read more: http://www.libyaherald.com/2015/01/2...#ixzz3QHHLvL4x