F2230/26 NOTAMR F2117/26
Q) LFXX/QXXCH/I /BO /E /000/999/4412N00040E460
A) LFFF LFBB LFMM LFEE LFRR B) 2610281749 C) 2611122359
E) FRENCH AIR CARRIERS AND CAPTAINS OF AIRCRAFT IN CHARGE OF AIR SERVICES OPERATED BY CARRIERS HOLDING AN OPERATING LICENSE ISSUED BY FRANCE, WHETHER THEY ARE CONTRACTUAL CARRIERS AND/OR OPERATING CARRIERS, OR PERFORMING AIR SERVICES THROUGH A WET LEASE OR A CODESHARE AGREEMENT AS WELL AS FOR ANY FLIGHT MADE WITH AN AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN FRANCE ARE REQUESTED TO EXERCISE GREAT CAUTION WHEN OPERATING INTO THE AIRSPACE OF JORDAN (FIR AMMAN (OJAC)). THE AIR OPERATOR MUST CARRY OUT A ROBUST RISK ASSESSMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE FLIGHT CAN BE CONDUCTED UNDER SATISFACTORY SAFETY AND SECURITY CONDITIONS BEFORE ENTERING THIS AIRSPACE OF JORDAN (FIR AMMAN (OJAC)).

SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN JORDAN
CIVIL GERMAN AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR AMMAN (OJAC). POTENTIAL RISK FROM ANTI-AVIATION WEAPONRY, MILITARY OPERATIONS AND ARMED. CONFLICTS.

This CZIB is issued based on information currently available to EASA, the European Commission and Member States in order to share information which is considered necessary to ensure the safety of flights over zones of interest.
 
As a consequence of the military conflict between the United States and Iran, the regional security situation remains volatile, with significant fluctuations in the level of kinetic military activity affecting Jordanian airspace. Previous periods of relative calm have been followed by renewed attacks, demonstrating the potential for a rapid deterioration with little or no warning. The absence of reported kinetic military activity affecting Jordanian airspace since 9 September up to the date of issuance of this bulletin indicates an improvement in the security situation, although the potential for renewed escalation requires operators to exercise caution and maintain appropriate contingency arrangements.
 
During previous periods of escalation, Iranian missile attacks, and to a lesser extent drone attacks, against assets located in Jordan, together with the activation of air-defence systems, increased the risk of misidentification of civil aircraft, as well as risks associated with missile overflights, interception activity and falling debris. While the current absence of military activity indicates an improved security situation, the underlying factors that previously elevated the risk remain present. Should military operations resume, the associated risks to civil aviation could rapidly increase again.
 
In terms of airspace management, no conflict-related airspace restrictions, route closures or operational advisories were issued publicly by the Jordanian authorities during the previous periods of escalation. Therefore, operators should maintain contingency arrangements and be prepared to comply with tactical deconfliction in the event of renewed kinetic activity.
 
EASA, together with the Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.
 

Air operators should:
1. Take potential risks into account when operating in the affected airspace; 
2. Ensure that an up-do-date risk assessment is in place together with a high level of contingency planning for their operations and be ready for short notice instructions from State authorities. 
3. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications concerning the region, including information shared through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, alongside available guidance or direction from their national authorities.