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Airspace Restricted Over SpaceX McGregor Ahead of Tesla Roadster Event
technology21 days ago

Airspace Restricted Over SpaceX McGregor Ahead of Tesla Roadster Event

The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction over SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas testing facility from September 18 until October 2 at 1200 UTC, covering a 1.5 nautical mile radius around the Waco VORTAC from the surface to 10,000 feet AGL and prohibiting all aircraft operations in the area due to hazards under 14 CFR 91.137(a)(3). The move appears timed with Tesla’s planned Roadster event near Waco, which has been teased with a SpaceX-inspired thruster package.

via driveteslacanada.ca|
#aviation#notam#spacex
US Air Force Antarctic flight rerouted after space debris warning
space-and-astronomy1 month ago

US Air Force Antarctic flight rerouted after space debris warning

A U.S. Air Force cargo flight bound for Antarctica turned back from Christchurch after an FAA NOTAM warned of Russian aerospace activity and possible debris over the southern Indian Ocean. Space.com cited a warning from Russian authorities about space activity potentially hazardous to aviation en route to Antarctica, but the USAF has not publicly explained the reversal. The incident echoes past debris scares (China’s Long March 5B and SpaceX Starship) and highlights growing calls for better space traffic coordination as launch activity increases, which could affect future Antarctic logistics.

via yahoo.com|
#antarctica#notam#space
C-17 Bound for Antarctica Diverts After Space-Activity NOTAM
world1 month ago

C-17 Bound for Antarctica Diverts After Space-Activity NOTAM

A U.S. Air Force C-17 bound for Antarctica diverted to Christchurch, New Zealand, after Russia’s space activity prompted a NOTAM warning pilots of potential hazards in international airspace within New Zealand’s Oceanic FIR; the Civil Aviation Authority said NOTAMs alert operators but do not restrict flights, and the aircraft returned about 150 minutes after departure during the Winter Fly-In.

via CNN|
#airforce#antarctica#christchurch
War Tightens the Skies: Middle East Airspace Gap Upends Global Flight Paths
world7 months ago

War Tightens the Skies: Middle East Airspace Gap Upends Global Flight Paths

Rising US-Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s missile/drones responses have shuttered or restricted multiple Middle East Flight Information Regions, creating a 2.8 million square kilometer gap in airspace. Airlines are rerouting north via the Caucasus or south through Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, producing bottlenecks, longer routes, higher fuel costs, and widespread delays and cancellations. Dubai and other regional hubs are heavily affected, though some flights resume under strict permissions; the disruption is costly and likely to persist.

via The Guardian|
#airspace#fir#middle-east
policy7 months ago

El Paso airport reels as sudden FAA flight ban sparks chaos, texts reveal

POLITICO obtained El Paso International Airport group texts showing night-time concerns as the FAA imposed a temporary airspace closure, with staff seeking information after being told ‘Not an error’ and debating whether the ban was due to a cartel drone incursion or a clash over laser-defense countermeasures; the order disrupted dozens of flights, was lifted the next morning, and highlighted coordination gaps between the FAA and the Defense Department.

via Politico|
#defense-department#drone-incursion#el-paso-international-airport
Air Canada halts Cuba routes amid aviation fuel shortage
business8 months ago

Air Canada halts Cuba routes amid aviation fuel shortage

Air Canada has suspended its four Cuba destinations from Toronto and Montreal due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island, with a NOTAM indicating no jet fuel will be available at Cuban airports until at least 11 March; about 3,000 customers in Cuba will be repatriated in coming days. The crisis stems from Cuba's reliance on Venezuelan oil amid US sanctions, and while WestJet and Air Transat have not yet paused Cuba service, Air Canada will monitor the situation and restart flights when feasible.

via BBC|
#air-canada#aviation-fuel-shortage#business
KC-46 Mishap Halts Morón Runway, Disrupting US European Airlift
world8 months ago

KC-46 Mishap Halts Morón Runway, Disrupting US European Airlift

An engine-failure and aborted takeoff of a KC-46A Pegasus at Morón Air Base in Spain prompted a partial shutdown of the base’s runways, temporarily hindering U.S. transatlantic and eastbound operations as the U.S. builds forces in the region amid tensions with Iran. Initial NOTAMs listed closures through Feb. 6, affecting several aircraft, but an update on Feb. 4 said the KC-46 had been moved to a taxiway and the runway reopened with limitations; Taxiway Alpha remains closed and a NOTAM through April 30 is in effect.

via The War Zone|
#iran-tensions#kc-46a#logistics-hub