Tag: ICAO
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Sea-Watch flies again: Flight bans by Libya contrary to international law
After a ten-month break, the “Seabird 2” is back over the central Mediterranean. With this aircraft, the pilots detect sea emergencies and notify nearby ships for rescue. The sea rescue organisation Sea-Watch has resumed its aerial reconnaissance over the central…
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Sea rescue off Libya: Flight bans by Tripoli violate international law
The Scientific Services of the German Bundestag consider it against two international conventions that Libya prohibits a private rescue organisation from flying over high seas. The Berlin government agrees, but does not change the problem. Therefore, the International Civil Aviation…
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First type certificate: Israeli drone may fly domestic missions in future
Arms manufacturers want to market their long-range drones for interior ministries or agriculture, but to do so they must fly over populated areas. Market leaders are working feverishly to obtain the necessary permits. For the first time, the Israeli Civil…
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New agreements: European Union wants to expand use of passenger data
The EU Parliament is to deal with a new agreement on the exchange of passenger data with Canada. So far, PNR agreements exist only with the USA and Australia, but now the EU Commission also wants to negotiate with Japan.…