FAA PROHIBITS U.S. CARRIER OPERATIONS TO ISRAEL
July 22, 2014
On July 22, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that prohibits U.S. airlines from operating to or from Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) for a period of up to 24 hours. The notice was issued in response to a rocket strike that resulted in ordinance landing approximately one mile from the airport. The NOTAM applies to U.S. carriers only. Foreign carriers are free to continue operations to TLV unless prohibited to do so by their home country government.
The FAA will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation. Updated instructions will be provided to U.S. airlines as the situation develops, but no later than 24 hours from the NOTAM’s issuance.
We will continue to keep you appraised of new developments. If you have any questions please contact Evelyn Sahr at (202-659-6622; esahr@eckertseamans.com) or Drew Derco at (202-659-6665; dderco@eckertseamans.com).