Many are encountering long delays due to slot allocation through Eurocontrol regulations. Lyon Jet, the FBO at Lyon Satolas Airport , has closed. Our Paris office has made alternative arrangements to ensure crews and passengers receive top quality services. While the U.N. embargo on Libya has recently been lifted, the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Department of State have confirmed that restrictions have not been cancelled. Please be advised that a U.S.-registered aircraft or a U.S. citizen are not allowed to operate or make payments to Libya except under special circumstances.
All facilities are reportedly in line with international standards.
Reported in Air Security's Aviation Watch. This would reduce the use of the toxic chemicals such as glycol-based fluids commonly used now. If successful the airport will construct four to five hangars that aircraft would drive through to remove ice buildup. Operations could commence in the winter of 1999-2000. In the last issue, we reported that the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was requiring all passengers and crew to obtain visas prior to arrival.