EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin 2017-05R2

EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Conflict Zone Information Bulletin CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Issued: 23 April 2018 Subject: Airspace of Somalia 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 2015-23R1 dated 15 February 2016. Reference Publications(s):  United Kingdom NOTAM AIP ENR 1.1 V0024/17 issued 14 September 2017 (see Appendix 1 of this CZIB).  United States Federal Aviation Administration SFAR 107 issued 13 December 2017 (see Appendix 2).  AIC France Circuluar A06/18 issued 08 February 2018 (see Appendix 3).  Germany NOTAM B0260/18 issued 23 February 2018 (see Appendix 4).  Somalia NOTAM A0035/18 issued 13 April 2018 (see Appendix 5). Affected Airspace: Somalia airspace, below Flight Level (FL) 250. 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 situation, with the presence of terrorist organisations with confirmed anti-aviation weaponry, possibly MANPADS (man-portable air-defence systems) and ongoing military operations, it is assessed that the risk of operation and overflight below FL 250 is HIGH. 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 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 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 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Appendix 1 Source: United Kingdom NOTAM AIP ENR 1.1 United Kingdom Aeronautical Information Service Hazardous Situation in Somalia Potential risk to aviation overflying Somalia (Mogadishu FIR - HCSM) at less than 25,000 ft above ground level (agl) from dedicated antiaircraft weaponry. Operators are advised to avoid operating at less than 25,000 ft agl in Somalia (Mogadishu FIR - HCSM). 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 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Appendix 2 Source: United States Federal Aviation Administration SFAR 107 Somalia A0027/17 - SECURITY..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLIGHT PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF SOMALIA 14 CFR 91.1613 SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION (SFAR) NO. 107 PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF SOMALIA WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ON 13 DEC 2017 AND WAS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AT: HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/. SFC - FL259, 13 DEC 14:10 2017 UNTIL 07 JAN 23:59 2020. CREATED: 13 DEC 14:14 2017 This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 4 of 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Appendix 3 Source: AIC France Circular A06/18 Somalia From 15/10/2015 and until further notice, French carriers are requested to ensure that their aircraft maintain at all times a flight level equal to or above FL240 in the airspace of Somalia (HCSM FIR (MOGADISHU)) This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 5 of 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Appendix 4 Source: Germany NOTAM B0260/18 B0260/18 (Issued for EDWW EDGG EDMM) - SECURITY ...SOMALIA ... POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION - FIR MOGADISHU (HCSM) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ADVISES GERMAN OPERATORS NOT TO PLAN AND CONDUCT FLIGHTS WITHIN FIR MOGADISHU (HCSM) BELOW FL260 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AIRWAY UR401 BETWEEN WAYPOINTS SUHIL AND AXINA INCLUDING TAKE OFF AND LANDINGS AT ALL AIRPORTS DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK TO AVIATION FROM DEDICATED ANTI-AVIATION AND GROUND-TO-GROUND WEAPONRY AND ARMED CONFLICTS AFFECTING THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF THE AIRSPACE. EMERGENCY SITUATION: 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. 23 FEB 15:58 2018 UNTIL 08 MAY 23:59 2018 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 23 FEB 15:58 2018 This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.0124-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 6 of 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA CZIB No.: 2017-05R2 Appendix 5 Source: Somalia NOTAM A0035/18 Armed conflict presents a safety and security risk to aircraft operating to HCMM/Mogadishu Airport A0035/18 - OPERATORS SHOULD EXERCISE EXTREME CTN AND FULLY ASSES THE POTENTIAL RISKS TO FLIGHT SAFETY AND SECURITY WHEN PLANNING OR CONDUCTING OPS INTO MOGADISHU AIRPORT DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION ON ARMED CONFLICTS. 13 APR 09:30 2018 UNTIL 13 JUL 09:30 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 7 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. 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