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A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen or Notice to Air Missions) is a crucial communication tool in aviation, used to inform pilots and other aviation personnel about important temporary changes or hazards related to flight operations. These notices provide information that is essential for the safety of flights and are typically issued by aviation authorities or airport operators. They can include a wide range of information, such as: 1. **Temporary Changes in Airspace**: Such as restricted areas, military exercises, or temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). 2. **Obstructions**: Information about new or temporary obstacles like cranes, towers, or tall buildings near airports. 3. **Runway and Taxiway Conditions**: Temporary closures, maintenance activities, or changes in runway or taxiway availability. 4. **Navigation Aids (NAVAIDs)**: Notices about the unavailability or malfunction of navigation aids like VORs, ILS, or GPS. 5. **Airports**: Changes in airport services, lighting, or other critical infrastructure. 6. **Weather Conditions**: Severe weather events that could impact flight safety. 7. **Hazards**: Potential hazards such as volcanic ash, bird activity, or space launches. NOTAMs are typically issued in a standardized format and are available to pilots and aviation operators before and during flights. Pilots review NOTAMs as part of their pre-flight briefing to ensure they are aware of any relevant safety information for their route or destination.

Our latest publication, "The Use of Uncrewed Aerial Systems by Non-State Armed Groups: Exploring Trends in Africa", delves into the current and emerging trends of non-State armed groups' (NSAGs) utilization of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UASs) across the African continent. The analysis, based on incidents from January 2018 to June 2023, provides different insights into the types of UAS operations, common targets, and impacts associated with the use of UASs by NSAGs. This report, authored by Bárbara Morais, not only highlights the present landscape but also explores enabling factors and identifies trends that may influence how NSAGs deploy UASs in the future. Read it here 👉  unidir.org/NSAG-UAS-Africa

Good afternoon everyone, please take note of the airspace restrictions for the 18th and 19th June laid out below :- Airspace closed for 20NM around Union buildings 18 and 19 June 2024 including Flying training Areas and FAGC ATZ Post Fri Jun 14, 2024 8:34 pm Many flight schools in Gauteng are reporting no training flights on 18th and 19th June 2024 due to airspace restrictions Both Pretoria flying training areas and Brits/Grand Central flying training areas closed aswel as Hartebeepoort FAD 70 Lanseria, Grand Central and Wonderboom affected B) 2406141405 C)2406191600 (F0065/24) E) HAND AMEND AIRAC AIP SUP S052/24 DATED 13 JUNE 2024 AS FLW: 1. VALIDITY PERIOD TO READ 18-19 JUNE 2024. 2. LATERAL LIMITS: CIRCLE RADIUS 20NM CENTERED AT 254426.86S 0281242.42E (UNION BUILDINGS). EXCLUDING FALA CTR/TMA, FAOR CTR/TMA/CTA AND TRAFFIC OPERATING IN THE FAGC ATZ AND FAWB CTR. TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE TO INCLUDE FAD71, FAD127, FAD128, FAD129, FAR171,FAGC ATZ AND FAWB CTR. 3. NOTES: PARAGRAPH 1, LINE 1 TO READ: TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE DECLARED AND TO BE ACTIVATED WHEN REQUIRED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY PURPOSES AS WELL AS MILITARY FLY-PAST AND AIR DISPLAYS DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION 2024. ADD NEW PARAGRAPH 2 TO READ: RESTRICTED AIRSPACE ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION WILL BE MADE BY NOTAM WHEN REQUIRED ON THE DATES INDICATED. PILOTS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST NOTAM PRIOR TO TAKE-OFF. PARAGRAPH 3 LINE 1 TO READ: NO AIRCRAFT, PARAGLIDER OR REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MAY BE OPERATED FROM ANY AIRPORT, AIRSTRIP, OR POSITION DURING PERIOD THAT TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE IS ACTIVE EXCEPT THOSE INBOUND TO, OR OUTBOUND FROM FAOR OR FALA AND TRAFFIC IN THE FAGC ATZ AND FAWB CTR. PARAGRAPH 6 LINE 1 LOCATION TO READ: UNION BUILDINGS INSTEAD OF LOFTUS VERSFELD STADIUM PARAGRAPH 7 TO READ: ALL EXEMPTED TRAFFIC OPERATING WITHIN A 20NM RADIUS AROUND UNION BUILDINGS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A SERVICEABLE TRANSPONDER AND TO SQUAWK AS ALLOCATED BY THE APPROPRIATE ATSU OR AS REQUIRED (UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACE)

Good afternoon everyone, please take note of the airspace restrictions for the 18th and 19th June laid out below :- Airspace closed for 20NM around Union buildings 18 and 19 June 2024 including Flying training Areas and FAGC ATZ Post Fri Jun 14, 2024 8:34 pm Many flight schools in Gauteng are reporting no training flights on 18th and 19th June 2024 due to airspace restrictions Both Pretoria flying training areas and Brits/Grand Central flying training areas closed aswel as Hartebeepoort FAD 70 Lanseria, Grand Central and Wonderboom affected B) 2406141405 C)2406191600 (F0065/24) E) HAND AMEND AIRAC AIP SUP S052/24 DATED 13 JUNE 2024 AS FLW: 1. VALIDITY PERIOD TO READ 18-19 JUNE 2024. 2. LATERAL LIMITS: CIRCLE RADIUS 20NM CENTERED AT 254426.86S 0281242.42E (UNION BUILDINGS). EXCLUDING FALA CTR/TMA, FAOR CTR/TMA/CTA AND TRAFFIC OPERATING IN THE FAGC ATZ AND FAWB CTR. TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE TO INCLUDE FAD71, FAD127, FAD128, FAD129, FAR171,FAGC ATZ AND FAWB CTR. 3. NOTES: PARAGRAPH 1, LINE 1 TO READ: TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE DECLARED AND TO BE ACTIVATED WHEN REQUIRED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY PURPOSES AS WELL AS MILITARY FLY-PAST AND AIR DISPLAYS DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION 2024. ADD NEW PARAGRAPH 2 TO READ: RESTRICTED AIRSPACE ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION WILL BE MADE BY NOTAM WHEN REQUIRED ON THE DATES INDICATED. PILOTS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST NOTAM PRIOR TO TAKE-OFF. PARAGRAPH 3 LINE 1 TO READ: NO AIRCRAFT, PARAGLIDER OR REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MAY BE OPERATED FROM ANY AIRPORT, AIRSTRIP, OR POSITION DURING PERIOD THAT TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE IS ACTIVE EXCEPT THOSE INBOUND TO, OR OUTBOUND FROM FAOR OR FALA AND TRAFFIC IN THE FAGC ATZ AND FAWB CTR. PARAGRAPH 6 LINE 1 LOCATION TO READ: UNION BUILDINGS INSTEAD OF LOFTUS VERSFELD STADIUM PARAGRAPH 7 TO READ: ALL EXEMPTED TRAFFIC OPERATING WITHIN A 20NM RADIUS AROUND UNION BUILDINGS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A SERVICEABLE TRANSPONDER AND TO SQUAWK AS ALLOCATED BY THE APPROPRIATE ATSU OR AS REQUIRED (UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACE)

📰 Christophe Vivier, Head of EDA's Single European Sky Unit, talks to EUROCONTROL's Skyway Magazine. "The proliferation of new types of vehicles operating in the higher #airspace and the foreseen increase of #space launches in the next decade entail numerous challenges for the protection and safe usage of the #EU airspace". Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/erzvgH-N #EUdefence #aviation

When you can't see the Scooper... But then you remember you have an MX-15 sensor and can find the Scooper miles away 🔥 Why is this important? The “Sensor-Enhanced Air Attack” mission augments the Air Tactical Group Supervisor’s (ATGS) visibility over a fire with real-time imaging. Utilizing a multi-spectral sensor enhances situational awareness, enabling visibility through smoke and magnification of critical areas. With medium and short-wave infrared capabilities and multiple zoom levels, the ATGS can closely monitor the crews and ground firefighting operations, even in “zero-visibility” conditions. #aerialfirefighting #aviation #mission

A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen or Notice to Air Missions) is a crucial communication tool in aviation, used to inform pilots and other aviation personnel about important temporary changes or hazards related to flight operations. These notices provide information that is essential for the safety of flights and are typically issued by aviation authorities or airport operators. They can include a wide range of information, such as: 1. **Temporary Changes in Airspace**: Such as restricted areas, military exercises, or temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). 2. **Obstructions**: Information about new or temporary obstacles like cranes, towers, or tall buildings near airports. 3. **Runway and Taxiway Conditions**: Temporary closures, maintenance activities, or changes in runway or taxiway availability. 4. **Navigation Aids (NAVAIDs)**: Notices about the unavailability or malfunction of navigation aids like VORs, ILS, or GPS. 5. **Airports**: Changes in airport services, lighting, or other critical infrastructure. 6. **Weather Conditions**: Severe weather events that could impact flight safety. 7. **Hazards**: Potential hazards such as volcanic ash, bird activity, or space launches. NOTAMs are typically issued in a standardized format and are available to pilots and aviation operators before and during flights. Pilots review NOTAMs as part of their pre-flight briefing to ensure they are aware of any relevant safety information for their route or destination.

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The media more often than not talks about jet tracking, tracking of celebrities in business jets. However Business Jets are doing a lot of tracking themselves, they are also reliable spy tools, patrolling the skies and collecting intelligence. Their range and flexibility operating from a much greater number of airstrips and airports makes them the perfect intelligence tool. #businessaviation #jettracking #elonjet #muskjet #kimjet #tracking #intelligence https://lnkd.in/d_9cZrQx