Tuesday, 22. March 2011

FAA Bans Flights Within Tripoli Flight Region


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 91 Docket No. FAA-2011-0246; Amendment No. 91-321; SFAR No. 112

RIN 2120-AJ93

Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information Region (FIR)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action prohibits flight operations within the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information Region (FIR) by all U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of a U.S. airman certificate, except when such persons are operating a U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.­registered civil aircraft, except when such operators are foreign air carriers. The FAA finds this action necessary to prevent a potential hazard to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations.

DATES: This action is effective March 21, 2011.

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