US EditionAirlines Suspend Venezuela Flights Amid US Military Activity
Six major international airlines suspended flights after the FAA warned of increased military activity and satellite navigation interference posing risks to aircraft at all altitudes.
- The FAA warned of a 'potentially hazardous situation' over Venezuela due to increased military activity, urging caution while stopping short of banning flights.
- FAA background documents show Global Navigation Satellite System interference has increased since September, linked to rising military readiness, and the NOTAM requires 72 hours' notice for flights at Simón Bolívar Maiquetía International Airport.
- FAA technical notes warn that jamming equipment can affect aircraft up to 25 nautical miles, and Venezuelan military has advanced fighters and weapons capable of reaching civil altitudes.
- Six international carriers suspended flights to Venezuela on Saturday after the FAA alert, with Iberia canceling Caracas flights from Nov 22 and TAP confirming cancellations on Nov 22 and Nov 25.
- The military buildup includes the USS Gerald R. Ford, at least eight other warships and F-35 aircraft, alongside U.S. strikes killing over 80 on drug-smuggling vessels, pressuring President Nicolás Maduro.
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On Wednesday, the Venezuelan government revoked the concessions of six airlines, including the...
The Venezuelan government reported that air companies unilaterally suspended their airport operations to and from the South American country.
Associated Press CARACAS (AP) — The Ministry of Transport of Venezuela announced Wednesday the cancellation of the flight concession to six international airlines that suspended their operations following the warning of the United States Federal Administration about the alleged risks of flying in the air space of the South American country. In a joint communiqué released in the early morning of Thursday, the Transport office and the National Ins…
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