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• (LLBG) Tel Aviv will be closed:
  • Daily, except for Saturdays, between 0450-0800 LT and 1400-1800 LT through 21 September.
  • 6 and 13 July between 1500-1955.
  • 20 July between 1530-1955.
  • 27 July between 1500-1955.
  • 3 August between 1500-1955.
  • 10, 17, 24, and 31 August between 1530-1955.
  • 7, 14, and 21 September between 1500-1955.
  • Daily between 0250-0600 and 1200-1600, except Saturdays, from 23 September-26 October.
  • Every Friday between 1600-2055 from 28 September-26 October.

• (FGBT) Bata - UVair supplier Air Total has no fuel available.
• (FGSL) Malabo - UVair supplier Air Total has no fuel available.
• (FKKD) Douala - UVair supplier Air Total has no fuel available.
• (FLLS) Lusaka - UVair supplier Air Total has no fuel available.
• (GABS) Bamako - UVair fuel supplier Air Total now has fuel available as normal.
• (GAGO) Gao - UVair supplier Dequamerel/Star Oil advises that airport has closed due to political turmoil so there continues to be no fuel available.
• (HEGN) Hurghada - Hydrant system is inoperable and undergoing renovation. Fuel is provided by truck; first land-first take-off is in effect until repairs are complete.

  Mali
Islamist rebels smashed the entrance of a 15th-century Timbuktu mosque, while their Al-Qaeda allies in northern Mali cut off the key city of Gao by planting landmines all around it. In Timbuktu, rebels from the Al-Qaeda-allied Ansar Dine (Defenders of Faith) group continued their destruction of the city's cultural treasures. Some residents sobbed as the Islamists broke down the "sacred door" of one of Timbuktu's three ancient mosques, Sidi Yahya - closed for centuries due to local beliefs that to open it would bring misfortune. The North African Al-Qaeda franchise and its offshoot Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) forced their former MNLA allies out of the city in deadly clashes last week. In Timbuktu, militants from Ansar Dine, who occupied Mali's vast north three months ago, destroyed seven tombs of ancient Muslim saints they consider idolatrous over the weekend.

Kenya – 5 July
U.S. citizens are warned of the risks of travel to Kenya due to recently heightened threats from terrorism and the high rate of violent crime in some areas.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5745.html

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• (VOMM) Chennai will be closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 0900-1100 through 31 July.

• (ALL - China) Chinese registered aircraft (Example: B-1234) are not able to fuel via UVair (or any reseller) as Chinese suppliers consider them a direct customer. Hong Kong (Ex: B-KAB, B-LCD), Taiwan (Ex: B-12345) or Macau (Ex: B-MEF) are not affected.
• (VARIOUS - Kazakhstan) Confirm fuel availability in advance; fuel releases require a complete schedule (airport arriving from and departure destination).
• (NTAA) Papeete - UVair supplier Air Total has no fuel available.
• (OPPS) Peshawar - Arriving aircraft must tanker in sufficient fuel to allow for 30 minutes at holding speeds and other extensive delays caused by high military traffic and other contingencies.
• (RCSS) Taipei - UVair supplier ChevronTexaco is unable to provide over-wing refueling.
• (UTTT) Tashkent - UVair supplier Airport Authority will not provide fuel for tech stops. Only passenger flights where UTTT is the final destination will be fueled.

  India
Pilots of national carrier Air India are set to call off their strike after almost two months, reports say. The news came after the Delhi High Court told pilots to return to work within 48 hours. More than 400 pilots have been on strike over a decision to train pilots from Indian Airlines, which merged with Air India in 2007, to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes. Dozens of flights have been cancelled because of the strike, which has entered its 58th day. The airline has already sacked 101 pilots and the High Court had earlier ruled the protest illegal. The court said on Tuesday that the Air India management would "consider sympathetically" the cases of the sacked pilots.

  China
Chinese officials have halted the construction of a copper alloy plant in Sichuan province following violent protests by local residents. Large crowds gathered on Sunday and Monday in Shifang city to protest against the plant on environmental grounds. Both police and residents were injured in the clashes as bottles were thrown and cars damaged. Officials said they would now consult residents on the project. One woman in Shifang told the BBC that the streets were still "completely chaotic," with the government sending out "lots of armed police and riot police." People were still gathered in front of the city government office, she added.

  Indonesia
A police station and local youth organization office were allegedly vandalized by members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Sunday after the hard-line Islamists were attacked by youths while trying to shut down a dangdut performance in Ciawi, Tasikmalaya, West Java, police said. A brawl broke out between FPI members and the local Karang Taruna youth organization Saturday night. The Islamist organization - known for conducting violent raids on events deemed immoral - tried to shut down a dangdut concert, but were met with resistance from the local youth organization. Local police, stationed in a sub-district office next door, arrested those involved in the brawl. The FPI then allegedly turned on the police and busted the windows out of the police station.

None for this region at publication time

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• (EDDT) Berlin-Tegel is set to permanently close during the month in August. However, a definite date has not been set.
• (EFHK) Helsinki will be closed daily from 1100-1330 through 18 July.
• (EGLF) Farnborough will be closed daily:
  • 9 July between 1200-1530.
  • 10-12 July between 1245-1615.
  • 13 July between 1200-1630.
  • 14-15 July between1100-1700.
• (LIMF) Turin will be closed from 2100 LT on 6 July through 1200 LT on 10 July due to railway maintenance. Consider diverting to Cuneo (LIMZ).
• (UUWW) Moscow will be closed through 27 October between 2330-0200.

• (VARIOUS - France) UVair supplier Air Total will only provide fuel to operators presenting an AOC at Annemasse (LFLI), Tours (LFOT), and Le Mans (LFRM).
• (VARIOUS - Ukraine) Fuel supplies are limited on all airports; be sure to advise volumes required and confirm availability well in advance. No fuel is stored on the airport at Sumy (UKHS); three days' advance notice required to arrange fueling.
• (EGCC) Manchester - UVair supplier Valero (available on the commercial ramp) exited on 30 June. Effective 1 July, Air BP is offered on the GA ramp, in addition to Ocean Sky (which continues fueling direct on their own ramp).
• (EGKK) London-Gatwick - UVair supplier Air Total (via GRS) fuels at hydrant zone of GA area regardless of handler, cannot guarantee fueling at non-hydrant stands 150-158. Commercial operations are top priority and fuel may not be given when asked (even if confirmed). Delays should be expected. Not suitable for tech stops.
• (EGSS) London-Stansted - UVair supplier Valero fuels at all GA ramps or on opposite/south side of airport at commercial hydrant. Fueling at the hydrant requires taxi or tow across a live runway (up to one hour each way). Fuel is also available direct through Harrod's Aviation.
• (LIMF) Turin will be closed from 2100 LT on 6 July through 1200 LT on 10 July due to railway maintenance. Consider diverting to Cuneo (LIMZ).
• (LIPK) Forli - UVair supplier ENI Spa exited on 30 June.

  Russia
The opposition will hold anti-Kremlin demonstrations on July 26 and are hoping for a large turnout nationwide and in other countries, an organizer said Monday. "A huge event is planned for July 26: a rally and a march in Moscow, as well as events in other cities," said Sergei Davidis, an organizer and member the opposition Solidarity movement, Interfax reported. "If we can manage it, the event will happen all over the world." He said opposition supporters in several European countries have already expressed interest in staging their own demonstrations. Moscow participants may have to settle for a simple rally, rather than a combined march and rally, because of tough protest rules passed last month, he said.

  Norway
A strike by offshore workers in Norway's oil sector entered its second week on Sunday with labor unions bracing for a long conflict and possible escalation to further lower output from the eighth largest oil exporter. Operator Statoil said the strike had cut production of oil and natural gas liquids by 230,000 to 250,000 barrels per day, or up to 13 percent of Norway's capacity. Some natural gas output has also been affected. Unions representing about 7,000 offshore workers on the Norwegian continental shelf, decided on Friday to refrain from escalating the strike to avoid intervention by the government, and to give more time for employers to return to negotiations.

None for this region at publication time

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• (CYUL) Montreal - All arrivals and departures are closed to GA daily between 1700-1900 LT through 31 July.

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None for this region at publication time

None for this region at publication time

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• Altair Aviation (KLRD) - Laredo, TX
• Baer Air Inc. (KMLB) - Melbourne, FL
• Bismarck Aero Center (KBIS) - Bismarck, ND
• Ferguson Air Services (KJKA) - Gulf Shores, AL
• Grand Aire (KTOL) - Toledo, OH
• Island City Flying Services (KEYW) - Key West, FL
• Jet Air FBO (KSEE) - San Diego, CA
• Skytech Inc. (KUZA) - Rock Hill, SC
• Skytech Inc. (KDMW) - Westminster, MD
• US Aviation (KDTO) - Denton, TX

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• (MKJP) Kingston will be closed daily between 0200-0900 through 15 July.
• (MROC) San Jose will be closed:
  • Between 0730-1100 on 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30 July.
  • Between 0730-1200 on 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27 July.
  • Between 0700-1100 on 12, 19, and 26 July.
  • Between 0645-1100 on 10, 17, 24, and 31 July.
  • Between 0730-1200 on 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31 August.
  • Between 0700-1100 on 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 August.
  • Between 0730-1100 on 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 August.
  • Between 0600/1100 on 7, 14, 21, and 28 August.
• (SKCG) Cartagena will be closed daily between 0600-1100 on 12-13, and 16-17 July; 9-13 August, 3-4 September; 1-4 October; and 3-6 December.
• (TNCA) Oranjestad will be closed daily between 0400-1100 through 31 December, except for 6-8, 12, 13, and 15 October.

• (MGGT) Guatemala City - Fuel will be provided on the east and military ramps from 0900-1600 LT with a minimum of 24 hours notice. Outside these hours, or with less than 24 hours notice, fueling will be on the south international ramp.

  Guatemala
Dozens of people have been injured in Guatemala in clashes between police and students protesting against education reform in the capital, Guatemala City. Among those injured are the ministers for education and the interior. The protesters, who are studying to become teachers, object to changes that would lengthen their course of study from three to five years. President Otto Perez Molina has called a meeting to end the protests. Protests against the measure began more than two months ago, and still no agreement has been reached.

None for this region at publication time

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NBAA Applauds Senate Passage of Pilots' Bill of Rights
NBAA welcomed the unanimous passage last week of legislation intended to provide general aviation (GA) pilots with more equitable treatment during federal enforcement actions against them, and improve the presentation of notice to airmen information used for preflight planning.
http://www.nbaa.org/advocacy/20120702-nbaa-applauds-senate-passage-of-pilots-bill-of-rights.php

Stakeholder Committee Recommends Initiative to Facilitate Unleaded Avgas Transition
The FAA recently published the final report and recommendations from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC), a collaborative industry-government task force with representatives from aircraft and engine manufacturers, fuel producers and distributors, operator groups, aviation associations, FAA, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2012/20120627-052.php

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TROPICAL
There is one tropical system at this time. Tropical Storm Daniel is centered about 600 miles south of the southern tip of Baja California and is moving toward the west-northwest at 12 mph. Slow strengthening is expected over the next couple of days.

VOLCANOES
Etna, Italy has an ash cloud from 11,000 to 7,000 feet moving toward the southeast at 35 knots. Ruiz, Columbia has an ash cloud from 12,000 to 9,000 feet moving toward the east at 15 knots. Sangay, Ecuador has ash up to 24,000 feet moving toward the southwest at 5 to 15 knots.

AFRICA
Clusters of thunderstorms can be expected over portions of central Africa. Patchy morning fog is likely over portions of the Ivory Coast as well as central and western Angola.

ASIA
A series of frontal systems stretching from west to east across northern Russia will produce areas of showers and isolated thunderstorms as they move slowly eastward. A weak surface trough will produce isolated thunderstorms over a small portion of eastern China. Low pressure and its associated surface trough will produce scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over central and western Japan.

SOUTHEAST ASIA/NORTH PACIFIC
Deep tropical moisture in association with the summer monsoon will continue to spread northward resulting in enhanced thunderstorm activity across India as well as Southeast Asia. A surface trough situated over the western Pacific will produce isolated thunderstorms across that region High pressure will dominate a large portion of the central Pacific with no significant weather expected. Low pressure off the southwest coast of Alaska will produce mainly showers, however some isolated afternoon thunderstorms cannot be ruled out across portions of central Alaska.

AUSTRALIA/SOUTH PACIFIC
Turbulence associated with a 120 knot jet core can be expected over Western Australia. Patchy morning fog is possible over southeastern and southwestern portions of the continent.

ATLANTIC/EUROPE
A weak area of low pressure will produce isolated thunderstorms over a small portion of the western North Atlantic. Occasional showers can be expected across the U.K. as an upper-level low lingers over the region. A cold front pushing slowly eastward across central Europe will produce a band of showers and isolated thunderstorms. High pressure dominates Eastern Europe.

NORTH AMERICA
A stationary front over the northern Plains will produce occasional thunderstorms spreading eastward into the Midwestern states. Additional afternoon and evening thunderstorms can be expected from the southwestern U.S. northward into the northern Rockies as increasing tropical moisture interacts with daytime heating. Additional afternoon and evening thunderstorms can be expected over the southern U.S. and Gulf Coastal region due to daytime heating and abundant tropical moisture.

SOUTH AMERICA
Clusters of thunderstorms will continue over central and northern portions of the continent. A frontal boundary stretching northwestward from the South Atlantic into northern Argentina and southern Brazil will produce a few thunderstorms across that region. Moderate to severe turbulence associated with a 180 knot jet core will extend into northeastern Argentina.

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