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Flight Operations To Vietnam
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Flight Operations to Vietnam

Flight Operations to Vietnam: Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its stunning nature incorporating limestone mountains, green terraced rice fields, and white beaches, as well as its bustling cities. Vietnam is also home to natural wonders such as Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta, and the beaches of Da Nang. Here’s what operators need to know about flying to Vietnam.  
Prioritizing Pilot Wellness To Ensure Optimal Safety And Performance 
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Prioritizing pilot wellness to ensure optimal safety and performance  

Prioritizing pilot wellness to ensure optimal safety and performance: There are few roles that hold as much responsibility and induce as much mental pressure as that of a pilot. These days, intuitive technology and automation in aircraft operations may reduce pilot workload or afford them more situational awareness however, these advances do not reduce the gravity of the responsibility and level of stress that can befall captains and first officers. Pilot wellness is a crucial element of aviation safety and performance. Ensuring pilot wellness has a positive impact on their cognitive abilities, decision-making skills, and job satisfaction.  
Shanghai Hongqiao Closes For International BizAv Operations
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Shanghai Hongqiao closes for international BizAv operations

Shanghai Hongqiao closed to international BizAv operations: There are no international private jet operations allowed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (ZSSS) since August 1 due to renovations of the airport’s FBO custom facilities.  According to the UAS China team, construction may continue for several months and there is yet no confirmed date when ZSSS can once again welcome international BizAv flights. 
Operators Reminded To Avoid Overflying Libya
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Operators reminded to avoid overflying Libya

Operators reminded to avoid overflying Libya - Flights to Tripoli Mitiga airport (HLLM) are suspended after violent outbreaks and the reported seizure of a powerful armed faction commander by a rival force.  These clashes are reported to be the worst to hit the Libyan capital for months.  Currently, a mass evacuation of aircraft is underway and inbound flights are also diverting.   The situation highlights Libya's unstable security situation.  
Niger Airspace Closed
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Niger airspace closed

The leaders of Niger’s military coup have closed the country’s airspace to avoid any military intervention from neighboring states. The coup began on July 26 with the attempted overthrow of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. Flights already in the air when the airspace closure was declared were either rerouted or diverted.
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