Europe cautions on Kenyan airspace risk
EASA has issued a conflict zone information bulletin (CZIB), warning that there is an anti-aircraft weaponry risk to airlines flying in Kenyan airspace. In the bulletin, issued Sept. 9, EASA alerted airlines to a notice to airmen (NOTAM) about the hazardous situation in Kenya that was released by the UK Aug. 26. The NOTAM, which remains valid until Nov. 11, warns of the potential risk of overflying Kenyan airspace and territory at altitudes of under 25,000 ft. because of “dedicated anti-aircraft weaponry.” Operators have been advised to take this into account in their risk assessments and routing decisions, but the EASA recommendations—which remain in place until Feb. 9, 2017—are not mandatory.<br/>
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Europe cautions on Kenyan airspace risk
EASA has issued a conflict zone information bulletin (CZIB), warning that there is an anti-aircraft weaponry risk to airlines flying in Kenyan airspace. In the bulletin, issued Sept. 9, EASA alerted airlines to a notice to airmen (NOTAM) about the hazardous situation in Kenya that was released by the UK Aug. 26. The NOTAM, which remains valid until Nov. 11, warns of the potential risk of overflying Kenyan airspace and territory at altitudes of under 25,000 ft. because of “dedicated anti-aircraft weaponry.” Operators have been advised to take this into account in their risk assessments and routing decisions, but the EASA recommendations—which remain in place until Feb. 9, 2017—are not mandatory.<br/>
