The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has set up a temporary Radio and Transponder Mandatory Zone (RMZ/TMZ) on the occasion of an important Ukraine conference that will take place on 6 September 2024. This measure was taken to ensure the safety of participants and the smooth running of the conference.

On the occasion of a high-level Ukraine conference on 6 September 2024, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs has set up a temporary flight restriction zone in the airspace over Ramstein. This measure, which was taken in close cooperation with Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH and the Rhineland-Palatinate police, is intended to ensure the safety of conference participants and minimise potential dangers from the air.

As part of the preparations for the Oktoberfest 2024 in Munich, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has introduced a temporary flight regulation that affects general aviation. From 21 September 2024, a special zone with mandatory radio communication and transponders, known as the Radio and Transponder Mandatory Zone (RMZ/TMZ), will be established.

The Munich Oktoberfest is not only one of the largest public festivals in the world, but also an event that requires special security measures. As part of the preparations for this year's Oktoberfest, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs has published a notice imposing temporary flight restrictions over Munich.

On 1 August 2024, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport announced an important amendment to the air traffic regulations concerning temporary flight restrictions for airspace ED-R 203A (TRA-Münsterland). This adjustment is part of a major research project and is expected to affect general aviation in the region.

In preparation for a planned military exercise, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport has announced temporary flight restrictions in the Bremen Flight Information Region (FIR). These restrictions concern a specific area and are to apply during the exercise from 12 to 18 September 2024

In the run-up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the French aviation authority (SIA) has announced the establishment of a temporary no-fly zone (ZIT). This measure is part of the special aviation security arrangements (DPSA) during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. The ZIT will be active on 26 July 2024 and covers a large area around Paris.

The European Football Championship 2024, which will take place in Germany from 14 June to 14 July, will not only bring sporting excitement, but also significant challenges for aviation.

The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Affairs has announced a temporary designation of an area with flight restrictions in accordance with Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the Air Traffic Regulations. This designation concerns the Bremen flight information region and is effective from 13 April 2024 until 12 April 2025.

The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Affairs has announced temporary flight restrictions in the Bremen flight information region in accordance with Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the Air Traffic Regulations. These restrictions apply to the "ED-R Kiel" area and are crucial for the safety of the airspace during the specified period.

The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Affairs has announced temporary flight restrictions in the Bremen flight information region in accordance with Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the Air Traffic Regulations. These restrictions apply to the "ED-R Eckernförde" area and are crucial for the safety of the airspace during the specified period.

The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs has announced important flight restrictions and danger areas in connection with the military exercise "NATO Tiger Meet 2024" in accordance with applicable air traffic regulations and the Air Traffic Act. These measures apply to the Bremen flight information region and the upper Hanover flight information region and are designed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the exercise.

The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Affairs has issued a notice in accordance with Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the Air Traffic Regulations announcing the temporary imposition of flight restrictions in connection with a military exercise. This measure affects the Bremen flight information region and is known as "ED-R Herzberg".

News from general aviation: Temporary designation of an area with flight restrictions during a military exercise The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Affairs has issued an important announcement in accordance with Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the Air Traffic Regulations in the version dated 29 October 2015 (Federal Law Gazette I p. 1894). This concerns the temporary designation of an area with flight restrictions as part of a military exercise.

The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Affairs has published a notice on the temporary establishment of flight restrictions in the Munich flight information area for the purpose of conducting a military exercise.

The Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services has announced new regulations for the conduct of visual take-offs according to instrument flight rules, which will come into force on 26 April 2024, the day after their publication.

Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) has announced special air traffic regulations for the Berlin area on the occasion of the International Aerospace Exhibition 2024 (ILA 2024), which will take place in Berlin from 3 to 9 June.

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH recently announced the establishment of a temporary flight restriction area, which will be set up for an upcoming military exercise in the Bremen Flight Information Region. This measure, which will take place from 4 to 13 June 2024, affects the "ED-R Eutin" area and will entail significant restrictions for general aviation.

On 19 January 2023, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport announced an updated regulation on the use of transponders in certain flight areas, the so-called Transponder Mandatory Zones (TMZ).

On 30 April 2024, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport issued new principles for flight operations at landing sites and glider airfields without air traffic services.

In an announcement, the Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services specifies the altitudes for altimeter settings for flights under instrument flight rules, based on Section 41 (1) of the Air Traffic Regulations of 29 October 2015.

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH has published regulations for the execution of flight procedures in low visibility and for the execution of approaches under instrument flight rules when the critical area of the landing course transmitter of the instrument landing system in Germany is violated.

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH announced regulations for the locally defined airspaces C (HX), D (not CTR) (HX), and TMZ (HX), which will enter into force on 21 March 2024. These regulations affect various areas in Germany, including Leipzig, Berlin, Dresden, Hanover, Erfurt, Hamburg, and Friedrichshafen, and replace the previous announcement NfL 2023-1-2844.

On 13 February 2024, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport announced that temporary flight restrictions would be imposed for a specific area in the Bremen flight information region as part of a research project. The affected area is referred to as "ED-R Milde".

The introduction of instrument approach procedures (IAP) on non-instrument runways (N.Instr.Rwy) is a significant step that was made possible by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) with the development of the "New Approach Classification". This innovation, documented in various ICAO State Letters, allows the use of instrument flight procedures on runways that were originally only intended for visual flight procedures. The aim of this change is to improve safety and navigation options in air traffic through the use of modern navigation and flight guidance technologies.

The airspace changes for Germany, which will come into force on 21 March 2024, primarily affect the areas around Berlin, Dresden, Frankfurt and Friedrichshafen and are aimed at making air traffic safer and optimising it. These changes are communicated annually in spring and are the result of extensive consultations between various aviation authorities and interest groups.

In an interview, lawyer and aviation expert Stefan Hinners discusses the long waiting times for medical fitness decisions from the German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA), which can have considerable professional and personal consequences for pilots.

There are fears that leaded aviation petrol will no longer be available in the EU from May 2025.