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- (LCLK) Larnaca will be closed:
- Through 11 February as follows: Mondays and Saturdays from 2200-0225; Wednesdays from 0245-0515 and 2200-0225; and Fridays from 0005-0225; and on 11 February from 2200-2359.
- 15-26 February on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2200-0225.
- (LLBG) Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion will be closed:
- Every Friday between 1600-2055 through 23 March.
- Daily to takeoff due to noise abatement between 2200-2300 through 29 March for aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 300,000 KGs and above and whose destination is the Far East.
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| Low/No Fuel Announcements |
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- (VARIOUS - Democratic Republic of the Congo) Confirm fuel availability in advance as UVair supplier Cobil has recurring supply issues at Kananga (FZUA), Kinshasa (FZAA), Kisangani (FZIA), Lubumbashi (FZQA), Mbuji Mayi (FZWA), and Mbandaka (FZEA).
- (VARIOUS - Sudan) UVair is unable to provide fuel within the Republic of Sudan due to U.S. government sanctions.
- (FTTJ) N'Djamena has no fuel available.
- (GOOY) Dakar - UVair supplier Air Total has no fuel available until further notice.
- (HEGN) Hurghada - Hydrant system is inoperable and undergoing renovation. Fuel is provided by truck; first land-first take-off is in effect until repairs are complete.
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 Egypt
Hundreds of Egyptian protesters, demanding the end of military rule, have been prevented from reaching parliament by backers of the Muslim Brotherhood, which holds the majority in the assembly. There were 71 people wounded in the clashes on Tuesday between the protesters and Muslim Brotherhood supporters, according to the deputy health ministry. "We are standing here as a human shield, because if the protesters go any further, they will clash with the police. They want to enter parliament, what do you expect me to do?" Muslim Brotherhood member Hamdy Adbdelsamad told the AFP. Behind him, anti-military protesters chanted against the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) that took power when Hosni Mubarak was toppled by a popular uprising last year.
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| U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings |
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None for this region at publication time
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| Airport Information & Scheduled Closings |
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- (ALL - Portugal) Due to ATS and maintenance staff industrial action, delays may occur from 8-12 February between 0800-1000;1400-1600; and 2200-2359. This includes Lisbon (LPPT); Porto (LPPR);
Faro (LPFR); Funchal (LPMA); Cascais (LPCS); and Porto Santo (LPPS).
- (LIML) Milan will be closed daily between 2315-0430 through 5 February.
- (LIPH) Treviso will be closed daily between 2300-0500 through 20 February.
- (UUWW) Moscow will be closed through 24 March from 0120-0220 daily; from 0430-0630 Mondays-Fridays; and 0430-0600 on Saturdays.
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| Low/No Fuel Announcements |
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- (VARIOUS - Ukraine) Fuel supplies are limited on all airports; be sure to advise volumes required and confirm availability well in advance. No fuel stored on the airport at Sumy (UKHS); three days' advance notice required to arrange fueling.
- (EGBB) Birmingham - Blue City Aviation has no fuel available.
- (EGKK) London-Gatwick - UVair supplier Air Total (via GRS) fuels at hydrant zone of GA area regardless of handler, cannot guarantee fueling at non-hydrant stands 150-158. Commercial operations are top priority and fuel may not be given when asked (even if confirmed). Delays should be expected. Not suitable for tech stops.
- (EGNT) Newcastle - UVair supplier Valero/Swissport has no fuel available on the commercial ramp. Air BP will confirm whether fuel will be given with advance notice on the GA ramp.
- (UTTT) Tashkent has no fuel available for tech stops. Fuel may be available for itineraries ending at UTTT with prior arrangement.
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 Russia
Western powers clashed with Russia at the United Nations on Tuesday as they pushed for a UN resolution demanding the resignation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an end to what the United States called his "reign of terror." The diplomatic wrangling at the United Nations came as fighting escalated between Syrian government forces and rebels, and a senior U.S. official predicted that Assad would be toppled sooner or later. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, backed by British Foreign Secretary William Hague, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe and Arab League representatives, led the charge for a tough UN resolution on the crisis.
 United Kingdom
Mohammed Chowdhury, Shah Rahman, Gurukanth Desai and Abdul Miah pled guilty to engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism. The men, from London and Cardiff, were arrested in December 2010 and were set to stand trial at Woolwich Crown Court. Five other men have pled guilty to other terrorism offences and all nine will be sentenced next week. The men, who are all British nationals, had been inspired by the preaching of the recently-killed radical extremist Anwar Al-Awlaki.
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| U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings |
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None for this region at publication time
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| Airport Information & Scheduled Closings |
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| Low/No Fuel Announcements |
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- (VARIOUS - Mexico) Fueling authority ASA will be closed on Monday, 6 February, for a holiday. Customers fueling without the UVair card must pre-arrange fueling by 1500 Houston time on Friday, 3 February or fuel must be paid by cash or credit. Fuel paid by alternate methods will be charged at retail price. Any customer presenting their UVair fuel card will have no trouble fueling.
- (CYQI) Yarmouth - Fuel is being trucked in from Halifax until storage tanks can be replaced. Prior notice is required to ensure availability.
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| FAM Global Monitor Security Briefings |
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None for this region at publication time
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| New UVair locations |
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Visit any of our UVair fuel-member locations to receive negotiated savings and streamlined custom billing. Call (713) 378-2727 or N. America (866) 882-4737, or visit uvair.com, to learn more about the UVair Fuel Program.
- Arlin's Aircraft (KBZM) - Bozeman, MT
- Atlantic Jet Center (KMLB) - Melbourne, FL
- Evolution Air Center (KCGF) - Cleveland, OH
- Flightlevel Brunswick (KBXM) - Brunswick, ME
- Gemini Flight (KMER) - Merced CA
- Kemp Jet Services (KOGD) - Ogden, UT
- Legacy Aviation (KTUL) - Tulsa, OK
- Orion Flight Services (KOSH) - Oshkosh, WI
- Sun Aviation (KVRB) - Vero Beach, FL
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TROPICAL
There are no tropical systems at this time.
VOLCANOES
Etna, Italy has an ash cloud from 11,000 feet to 7,000 feet moving toward the northeast at 40 knots. Sakura-Jima, Kyushu, Japan has an ash cloud from 4,000 feet to the surface moving toward the southeast at 2 knots. Puyehue, Chile has an ash cloud from 9,000 feet to the surface moving toward the northeast at 15 knots. Fuego, Guatemala has an ash cloud from 16,000 feet to the surface moving toward the southwest at 15 knots. Dukono, Halmahera, Indonesia has an ash cloud from 9,000 feet to the surface moving toward the southwest at 15 knots.
AFRICA
Thunderstorms are likely over central and south central Africa. Patchy morning fog is likely over portions of the Ivory Coast.
ASIA
Isolated snow showers will be possible across north-central Russia as low pressure is slow to exit the region. A stationary frontal boundary over southern China could produce rain showers across the area. An area of low pressure east of Kamchatka should produce rain and/or snow showers across the peninsula through tomorrow.
SE ASIA/PACIFIC
Haze across northern India will persist over the next few months in the midst of the dry season. A cold front in the western Pacific could produce rain showers across the area. A cold front in the eastern Pacific could produce rain showers across the area.
AUSTRALIA/SOUTH PACIFIC
Mainly afternoon thunderstorms may be possible across northern Australia as the summer monsoon season continues. Low pressure over southwest Australia could produce thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon hours, over the next few days. An area of low pressure over southeast Australia could bring rain showers and thunderstorms across the region.
ATLANTIC/EUROPE
A cold front in the western North Atlantic could produce rain showers and thunderstorms across the region. A strong cold front approaching the U.K. could bring snow across the area beginning Saturday. A deep area of low pressure over the western Mediterranean Sea could bring snow from central Italy northward to the Alps, and rain to southern Italy and Greece. Bitter cold temperatures should continue into the weekend across the Balkans.
NORTH AMERICA
A disturbance in the southern Rockies should bring snow across the region. A low pressure area moving across the Great Lakes region could bring lake effect snow across the area, especially regions south and southeast of any one of the lakes. A cold front pushing through the southeast U.S. could bring rain showers and thunderstorms across Florida. Low pressure off the coast of New England could produce rain showers across the region.
SOUTH AMERICA
Thunderstorms will continue across the northern South America, mainly during the afternoon hours. An area of low pressure over northern Argentina could produce thunderstorms across the region over the next few days. A cold front pushing through southern Chile/Argentina will bring rain showers across the region.
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