Jordan Aviation Safety Department

ISSUE 20_ 07.06.2021

JAV Safety Newsletter Inside this issue

1. IATA asks for aircraft operations The Purpose of this Newsletter not to suffer from political inter- is to keep you aware of the ference. latest news and updates related to 2. Ethiopian 777 Gets Stuck the industry, which will make us In Mud After Runway Overrun. keeping high Safety Standard. 3. EU Digital COVID Certificate.

Issue 20_07.06.2021 _page 1-5 IATA asks for aircraft operations not to suffer from political interference

l The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to maintain the critical separation between politics and aviation safety issues.

The call followed the latest development in events following Background the incident when Ryanair FR4978 was intercepted over On 23 May 2021, Ryanair flight Belarus Airspace and forced to land in Minsk. On 2 June EASA FR4978, while overflying Belarus en- replaced its recommendation (Safety Information Bulletin) for route from Athens to its final destina- European airlines to carefully assess the risk of flying in Belarus tion, Vilnius, was made to divert and airspace with a blanket prohibition (Safety Directive) on land in Minsk by Belarusian authori- ties. European aircraft entering Belarus airspace. “Aviation safety must never be politicized. IATA condemned the In the immediate aftermath of the actions of the Belarus government and called for an independent incident, EASA issued a Safety Infor- mation Bulletin advising airlines investigation. Banning European aircraft from using Belarusian to avoid operations in Belarusian airspace with a Safety Directive is also politicization of aviation airspace. This did not ban European safety. This is a retrograde and disappointing development. aircraft from using the airspace but EASA should rescind its prohibition and allow airlines to manage required any that continued to safety as they do each and every day with their normal do so to satisfy themselves that the operational risk assessments. safety of the aircraft, passengers, and crew, was not at risk. IATA supported “Two wrongs do not make a right. Politics should never interfere this measure as a proportionate with the safe operation of aircraft and politicians should never response to the actions of the Gov- use aviation safety as a cover to pursue political or diplomatic ernment of Belarus. agendas,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. Several airlines have continued to use Belarusian airspace. IATA supports their decision to do so. https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/iata- international-air-transport-association/iata-asks-for- aircraft-operations-not-to-suffer-from-political- interference/

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Ethiopian Airlines 777 Gets Stuck In Mud After Runway Overrun An Ethiopian Boeing 777-300ER found itself a bit off track yes- terday following its arrival in Lagos. While the plane landed safely at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (as flight ET3905), it seems to have skid off the taxiway on its way to the terminal. The plane ended slightly off the taxiway, with the left

The aircraft involved in yesterday’s inci- landing gear stuck in the mud next to the tarmac. dent is one of Ethiopian’s converted 777 freighters. Known as ‘preighters’ or pas- senger freighters, these aircraft usually feature cargo in the cabin by removing some or all seats. This has become an increasingly popular trend during the pandemic, as cargo demand far out- strips passenger one

This particular aircraft is registered ET- ASL, a six-year-old Boeing 777-300ER delivered new to Ethiopian in June 2015 and nicknamed ‘Ngorongoro,’ accord- ing to ch-aviation. This jet is one of four The above picture shows airport employees working to clear of the same type in the airline’s fleet, only some of which are flying passen- the mud from the wheels and landing gear so the plane can get gers as of now. back to taxiing. It’s unclear if the plane returned to the taxiway In addition to a passenger fleet, Ethio- on its own or had to be towed instead. However, the plane pian also operates nine 777 freighters. eventually made it out without any damage. These planes have been crucial to the airline’s COVID strategy, as it looks to maximize cargo revenue during this later confirmed that the plane had skid off low point in passenger traffic. at Lagos but successfully delivered its cargo payload shortly af- terward. There seemed to be no damage either, with the air- craft safely flying back to its base in Addis Ababa a few hours later (flight ET3904).

https://simpleflying.com/ethiopian-airlines-777-mud/

Issue 20_07-06.2021 _page 3-5

EU Digital COVID Certificate

e EU Digital COVID Certificate will facilitate safe free movement of citizens in the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The certificate will be introduced in EU Member States. Coun- tries can start issuing and using it already and it will become available in all EU Member States as of 1 July 2021

What is the EU Digital COVID Certificate? How will citizens get the certificate? An EU Digital COVID Certificate is a digital proof that a person National authorities are in charge of has either issuing the certificate. It could, for  example, be issued by test centers Been vaccinated against COVID-19. or health authorities, or directly via an  Received a negative test result or, E-Health portal.  Recovered from COVID-19.

The digital version can be stored on a mobile device. Citizens can also What data does the certificate include? Is the data safe? request a paper version. Both will have a QR code that contains essential The EU Digital COVID Certificate contains necessary key infor- information, as well as a digital signa- mation such as name, date of birth, date of issuance, relevant ture to make sure the certificate is authentic. information about vaccine/ test/recovery and a unique identifi-

Member States have agreed on a er. This data remains on the certificate and is not stored or re- common design that can be used for tained when a certificate is verified in another Member State. the electronic and paper versions to facilitate the recognition. The certificates will only include a limited set of information https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/ that is necessary. This cannot be retained by visited countries. coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines- europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en For verification purposes, only the validity and authenticity of the certificate is checked by verifying who issued and signed it. All health data remains with the Member State that issued an

EU Digital COVID Certificate.

Issue 20_07-06.2021 _page 4-5 EU Digital COVID Certificate Does it matter which vaccine citizens received?

Vaccination certificates will be issued to a vaccinated person for any COVID-19 vaccine.

When it comes to waiving free movement restrictions Member States will have to accept vaccination certificates for How will it help free movement? vaccines which received EU marketing authorization. Member States may decide to extend this also to EU The EU Digital COVID Certificate will travellers that received another vaccine. be accepted in all EU Member States. It will help to ensure that restrictions It is also for Member States to decide whether they accept a currently in place can be lifted in a vaccination certificate after one dose or after a full vaccina- coordinated manner. tion cycle has been completed.

When travelling, the EU Digital COVID Will citizens who are not yet vaccinated be able to travel Certificate holder should in principle to another EU country? be exempted from free movement restrictions: Member States should Yes. The EU Digital COVID Certificate should facilitate free refrain from imposing additional travel movement inside the EU. It will not be a pre-condition to free restrictions on the holders of an EU movement, which is a fundamental right in the EU. Digital COVID Certificate, unless they are necessary and proportionate to The EU Digital COVID Certificate will also prove the results safeguard public health. of testing, which is often required under applicable public health restrictions. When travelling, the EU Digital COVID Certificate holder should in principle The certificate is an opportunity for Member States to adjust be exempted from free movement restrictions: Member States should the existing restrictions on public health grounds. The cur- refrain from imposing additional travel rently applicable recommendation on coordinating free restrictions on the holders of an EU Digital COVID Certificate, unless they movement restrictions in the EU will also be amended by mid are necessary and proportionate to June with a view to the holiday season safeguard public health.

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