EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin CZIB-2017-04R2 - Airspace of Iraq - Valid until 13 October 2018

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-2017-04R2 . 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. This communication does not constitute any formal commitment on behalf of the European Aviation Safety Agency. EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Conflict Zone Information Bulletin CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Issued: 13 April 2018 Subject: Airspace of Iraq 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 2014-24R2 dated 23 December 2015. Reference Publications(s):  United Kingdom NOTAM V0024/17 issued 12 March 2018 (see Appendix 1 of this CZIB).  United States Federal Aviation AdminstrationAdministration KICZ NOTAM A0025/17 issued 09 December 26 February 2017 (see Appendix 2).  AIC France Circuluar A06/18 issued 08 February 2018 (see Appendix 3).  Germany NOTAM B0429/18 issued 19 March 2018 (see Appendix 4).  Iraq CAA (see Appendix 5). Affected Airspace: Iraq 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 risk of both intentional targeting and misidentification of civil aircraft. Due to the presence of various weaponry including MANPADS (man-portable air-defence systems), it is advised to be cautious with the risk associated to civil aviation. The risk to operations at all altitudes is assessed to be HIGH, except for airways UM688 and UM860. The highest airspace risk is estimated to be along the entire Iraq/Syrian border. Additionally, the Agency draws the attention of the aviation community to the above referenced information, copies of which are attached to this CZIB. 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 This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 1 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 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 13 October 2018. 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 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Appendix 1 Source: United Kingdom Notam V0024/17 United Kingdom Aeronautical Information Service Q) EGXX/QROXX/IV/NBO/W/000/999/5218N01451W999 GENERAL RULES, AMEND TXT FOR HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN IRAQ POTENTIAL RISK FROM DEDICATED ANTI-AVIATION WEAPONRY IN IRAQ. OPERATORS ARE ADVISED NOT TO ENTER THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF IRAQ (INCLUDING THE BAGHDAD FIR). WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ROUTING ON AIRWAYS UL602 TO ALPET, UM860 AND UM688 WHEN OPERATING ABOVE 25000FT AGL. OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THIS INFORMATION INTO ACCOUNT IN THEIR OWN RISK ASSESSMENTS AND ROUTING DECISIONS. CONTACT UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (+44) (0)20 7944 4426 OR (+44) (0)207 944 5999 OUT OF HOURS. AMEND COLUMN 6 DATE TO READ 05 DEC 17 UK AIP ENR 1.1 SECTION 1.4 REFERS This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 3 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Appendix 2 Source: United States Federal Aviation Administration KICZ NOTAM A0025/17 - SECURITY..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLIGHT PROHIBITION FOR IRAQ BAGHDAD (ORBB) FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION KICZ A0025/17 SECURITY..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLIGHT PROHIBITION FOR IRAQ BAGHDAD (ORBB) FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION. DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION CREATED BY THE POTENTIAL FOR FIGHTING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF IRAQ AND ONGOING CONCERNS ABOUT THE EXTREMIST/MILITANT THREAT TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION, ALL FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE BAGHDAD (ORBB) FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (FIR) AT ALTITUDES BELOW FLIGHT LEVEL 260 (FL260) BY THE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) ARE PROHIBITED. THIS NOTAM IS AN EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED UNDER 49 USC 40113(A) AND 46105(C). A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.‐REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHERE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER. B. PERMITTED OPERATIONS. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT PROHIBIT PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) FROM CONDUCTING FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE BAGHDAD FIR (ORBB) AT ALTITUDES BELOW FL260 IN EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: (1) THE OPERATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED EITHER BY ANOTHER AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FAA OR BY A DEVIATION, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE FAA ADMINISTRATOR (OPERATORS MUST CALL THE FAA WASHINGTON OPERATIONS CENTER AT 202-267-3333 TO INITIATE COORDINATION FOR FAA AUTHORIZATION OF OPERATIONS); OR (2) FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM COUNTRIES ADJACENT TO IRAQ MAY OPERATE AT ALTITUDES BELOW FL260 IN THE BAGHDAD (ORBB) FIR TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PERMIT A CLIMB TO OR ABOVE FL260, IF THE CLIMB PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT WILL NOT PERMIT IT TO ATTAIN FL260 PRIOR TO ENTERING THE BAGHDAD (ORBB) FIR, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY, THE This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 4 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES OF IRAQ. OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE NOTAMS PUBLISHED BY THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES OF IRAQ WHILE OPERATING IN THE BAGHDAD (ORBB) FIR. C. 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 NOTAM TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THAT EMERGENCY. SFC - FL259, 09 DEC 16:00 2017 UNTIL PERM. CREATED: 09 DEC 16:06 2017 This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 5 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Appendix 3 Source: AIC France Circular A06/18 This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 6 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Appendix 4 Source: Germany NOTAM B0429/18 B0429/18 (Issued for EDGG EDWW EDMM) - SECURITY IRAQ POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION FIR BAGHDAD ORBB. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ADVISES GERMAN OPERATORS NOT TO PLAN AND CONDUCT FLIGHTS BELOW FL260 DUE TO HAZARDOUS SITUATION WITHIN FIR BAGHDAD (ORBB). POTENTIAL RISK TO AVIATION OVERFLYING THIS AREA BELOW FL260 AND TAKE OFF/LANDING AT ALL AIRPORTS WITHIN FIR BAGHDAD FROM DEDICATED ANTI-AVIATION, GROUND TO GROUND WEAPONRY AND ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS. 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. 19 MAR 20:34 2018 UNTIL 19 JUN 23:59 2018 ESTIMATED. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 7 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Appendix 5 Source: Iraq NOTAMs canceling the international flight restrictions to Erbil and Sulaymania: (A0099/18 NOTAMC A0065/18 Q) ORBB/QFACN/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N04357E005 A) ORER B) 1803141800 E) NOTAM CNL.) (A0100/18 NOTAMC A0066/18 Q) ORBB/QFACN/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3534N04519E005 A) ORSU B) 1803141800 E) NOTAM CNL.) This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 8 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-04R2 Appendix 6 Geographical Area: Iraq Airways UM688 /UM860 (for illustration only): This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 9 of 9 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union