Kabul FIR Updated Information

Abstract UPDATE: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SAFETY BULLETIN FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Note: This Safety Bulletin represents a rapidly changing situation, updates may be published quickly. The version will be indicated in the numbering of the paper....

New Safety Bulletin: COVID-19 Vaccines

Abstract Vaccines against SARS-Cov-2 virus are beginning to be more widely available in many parts of the world and aircrews are being vaccinated. This Safety Bulletin focuses on Background information on vaccines and addresses common questions pilots may have about...

Global Campaign on NOTAM Improvement

Dear Colleagues, The history behind the NOTAM system is nearly as long as commercial aviation itself. The burden of this history is clearly visible in our daily preflight information bulletins. There have been numerous efforts through the years to improve the system,...

Safety Bulletin – Saudi Arabia – Yemen Airspace

The drone and missile attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia are increasing. These are a threat to operations for Saudi airports and overflights of the OEJD/Jeddah FIR. The most significant risk is in the south of the country along the border with Yemen, but OERK/Riyadh...

NAT Data Link Special Emphasis Items

The purpose of this North Atlantic Operations Bulletin is to provide background information and guidance material to North Atlantic (NAT) operators that could be included in pilot and dispatcher training programs and operations manuals to best prepare them for FANS...

IFALPA/IATA Joint Statement on Fatigue Management

Abstract IFALPA and IATA have worked together to prepare a joint statement calling on Operators to return to the use of existing flight and duty time limits (FTLs) or an approved Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS), as international operations start to recover. ICAO...

The Dangers of Reduced Crew Operations

Abstract There are numerous risks associated with reduced-crew and single-pilot operations. Most prominently, these risks stem from the increased workload for the remaining pilot, the elimination of a critical layer of monitoring and cross-checking and operating...