#Convention on International Civil Aviation

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Anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day. The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organization since 7 December 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

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Okay so so terribly sorry for being an insufferable person but. if you comment one of my posts with “[Sigma is] innocent on the basis of the casino being exempt from international laws” I'm literally obliged to correct you, I'm sorry, I physically can't ignore it, it's literally the object of study of my life. Saying that no international laws apply here is just factually incorrect! Twice at that!

First: it's absurd to suppose the sky casino has its own state jurisdiction on the basis that in no word you can consider the sky casino a state. According to the Montevideo Convention of 1933, art. 1:

The state as a person of international law should possess the following qualifications: a) a permanent population; b) a defined territory; c) government; and d) capacity to enter into relations with the other states.

Sky casino fails to fulfill any of these criteria, and thus cannot be considered a state with its own jurisdiction. I don't think there's any need for me to elaborate on why the sky casino lacks a permanent population (its “population” consists of transitory customers), or a government (there's barely anything that can be considered legislature or executive and definitely no judiciary), or the capacity to enter into relations with the other states (we don't have any reason to assume it does). Finally, the sky casino platform cannot be considered a territory on the same basis that artificial islands aren't considered islands: for that we can refer to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, art. 60, par. 8:

Artificial islands, installations and structures do not possess the status of islands. They have no territorial sea of their own, and their presence does not affect the delimitation of the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone or the continental shelf.

Please also refer to the case of Sovereign Recognition of the Principality of Sealand, where the Principality's characteristic of being a World War Two anti-aircraft platform located within Britain's territorial waters makes it the perfect analogous case to compare to the sky casino; the platform's sovereignty isn't formally recognized by any country.

Concerning which jurisdiction the sky casino actually falls under, first of all we can refer to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, art. 1:

The contracting States recognize that every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.

So the sky casino's jurisdiction is the one of the state underneath it (most likely Japan).

In case the sky casino lies above high seas (all the sea spaces out of any country's jurisdiction), by the shared analogy between legal regime of sea spaces and airspaces, we can again refer to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, art. 92, par. 1:

Ships shall sail under the flag of one State only and, [...] shall be subject to its exclusive jurisdiction on the high seas.

So it'd be the jurisdiction of the country the sky casino is associated to, for example the one it was built in.

Second: no person, no matter their country or lack or thereof, no matter the jurisdiction they were subject to at the moment of the crime, is extent from international laws. Individuals are considered by the international law doctrine having international legal personality (together with other personalities, such as nations and international organizations) on the exact basis that, besides benefiting from international rights, they also have obligations in front of the international law, and those duties are exactly the duty to not commit international crimes (International Military Tribunal of Nuremberg, 1946 Judgment: “International law imposes duties and liabilities upon individuals as well as upon States”; “Crimes against international law are committed by men, not by abstract entities, and only by punishing individuals who commit such crimes can the provision of international law be enforced”).

Everyone is subject to international laws no matter the jurisdiction; it's just that no one realizes it because to actually commit international crimes means you have to screw up real bad (i.e. : commit crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes). Everyone being subject to international laws with no exceptions is. a huge thing. It means people will be held accountable even when their country decides not to process them. It permits‚ for example‚ the International Criminal Court to issue a warrant of arrest for the current president of Russia, despite we can take a guess that he'd never be processed by his country.

In conclusion: you can't say Sigma is extent from international laws, because no jurisdiction or person is extent from international laws. If anything, what you can do is argue he never committed any international crime, although that'd be hard on its own to sustain; the UN General Assembly condemned terrorism in its resolution 49/60, 1994:

Criminal acts intended or calculated to provoke a state of terror in the general public, a group of persons or particular persons for political purposes are in any circumstance unjustifiable, whatever the considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or any other nature that may be invoked to justify them

not to mention he likely would have to answer for counterfeit coin too.

[compacflt]

okay "normie median Biden voter ice" got me. That's funny. But also so true! It prob took him a bit to vote dem too (though I believe that Ice would have never voted for Trump). Would love to hear more thoughts on Ice and Mav's politics. Also the list of who they would have voted for if you're willing to share.

i do worry that posting my extremely in-depth headcanons about some of this stuff will have the JKR “wizard shit” effect on my writing and ruin it a little, but ask and ye shall receive

copy-pasted straight from my list of “unhinged compacflt!top gun headcanons” that ive been keeping since september: on ice & mav's politics

16. Since their friendship began, Ice has always told Maverick who to vote for, since Maverick doesn't care enough to pay attention to national politics. They are begrudging ConservaDems (conservative political views, would vote conservative every election if Republicans weren’t actively sending them to war/actively promoting fascism). Ice’s voting record (and after 1988, Mav’s too) 1980-2020—note that he has always considered himself an “educated moderate”: 1980: Reagan. 1984: Reagan. 1988: Bush. 1992: Bush. 1996: Clinton (reaction to aftermath of PGW. Doesn’t care that Clinton enacted DADT because “I’m not [redacted], so it doesn’t apply to me”). 2000: Gore (refusal to vote for another Bush). 2004: Kerry (Mav votes Bush this year out of spite as he and Ice are going through their break-up). 2008: McCain (Navy loyalty). 2012: Obama (liked him as a person/worked closely with him, didn’t like his policies so much). 2016: Clinton (no other alternative). 2020: Biden (actually liked/previously worked with Biden, and now actively married to another man and therefore had to make some liberal concessions). 2024-onwards they will vote for any Democrat as long as they aren’t a “socialist.”

17. Also, Maverick didn’t vote in 2016. Partially because in my universe the TGM mission takes place that November, very near the election, and he has bigger fish to fry (something Ice will later take him to task for), and partially because I genuinely think he wouldn’t be able to stomach either mainstream candidate and probably would’ve voted for Libertarian Gary Johnson, which might have torn his relationship with Ice to shreds a few days before schedule. “Are you fucking kidding me? Johnson? Pete, this moron’s moronic party wants to abolish the driver’s license—” / “—Yeah, and then I could ride your sweet wheels with no problem whatsoever—maybe he’ll abolish pilots’ licenses, too, I’d like to see that—” / “If you vote for Gary fucking Johnson, I will very happily stop footing the bill for your piece-of-shit airplane, and you can see how useful your pilot’s license is then—” / So Mav didn’t vote in 2016. 

35. In terms of what he Tweets: I do foresee, post-retirement, Ice basically becoming a neoliberal military intellectual type on Twitter a la Mark Hertling (look him up on Twitter). Bio: “Retired @SECNAV. Advisor @WhiteHouse and @VoteVets. Contributing writer @TheAtlantic. Interested in geopolitics & modern warfare. Aviator, husband, Padres fan. [American flag emoji]” Only posts pictures of himself and Maverick at three specific annual events: 1. their wedding anniversary (“36 years with this fool and he’s still surprised to find out that I like the F-5 better than the A-4 #happyanniversary”), 2. every EAA Airventure (huge airplane convention), 3. San Francisco’s Fleet Week (which of course they MUST attend, they even headline it in 2018). Informative, analytical, highly-respected. Maybe goes on CNN or NBC all the time to talk about civil-military relations shit (aversion to FOX since the start of the Iraq War). Gonna say he had like four really viral threads about Russia and Ukraine in April or May and so has 300k followers or something like that. He has a personal website that links back to his Twitter and every essay he writes for international publications, with a pretty braggadocious bio (something along the lines of “Tom Kazansky has directly almost started global nuclear war twice in his life, and in the thirty-year gap in between, sold the Swiss half their entire goddamn Air Force and directed an entire Fleet during the Iraq War”). Lots of tweets like “Military aviation hot take: Compared to the F-22, the F-35 is a waste of money. Source: husband with 400+ hours of F-35 experience.” / “[Quote tweet of Russian Foreign Minister boasting about Su-57 production lines] Oh, so you guys finally figured out how to make more than one every other year?” / “Analysis of the failure of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine, from an ex-US Pacific Fleet Commander’s perspective: a short [thread emoji] [This thread gets 26k likes and 4k retweets]” / “This weekend my husband & I flew in to @EAA Oshkosh #OSH19 & took home first place for best P-51. Not to brag, but.” (A reply to this tweet: “Sir, you really know how to bury the lede that your husband is Adm. Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell. I had to look it up on Wikipedia.” / @TKazansky: “What, was it not obvious? Who else could it have been?”) Also, I see him writing a whole bunch of op-eds for international political magazines a la Tom Nichols (look him up on Twitter too). Writing analyses of recent geopolitical/military events for the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Bulwark, the Navy Times, the Atlantic, Bellingcat, etc. Not so much focused on domestic issues (but VoteVets [socially progressive vets’ group] board member, and ardently pro-democracy, yay!). He’s a smart guy.

37. This is not a headcanon, just kind of a… a real-life implication. My Ice was Deputy Commander of Third Fleet in 2003, meaning he’d have been there in command of the USS Abraham Lincoln when President Bush gave his “Mission Accomplished” speech aboard that ship in May less than 2 months after the initial American invasion of Iraq. Very premature & embarrassing. Ice would’ve been in direct contact with Bush/Cheney/NSC bureaucrats many, many times during the war. I genuinely believe this is what pushed him over the edge into firm liberal territory.

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Electric planes, The New York Times recently reported, in a full-page feature accompanied by photos of delightfully strange-looking small aircraft, are going to happen, and, at least for short journeys, might be only a few years away from commercial viability. Not long ago, electric planes were ridiculed as completely impractical. ... The news that we could soon fly electric is exciting for the eventual carbon impact alone. Conventional aviation, in 2022, emitted almost 800 million tons of carbon—about 2 percent of total global energy-related emissions—according to the International Energy Agency, which has called it “one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize.” Not only could electric planes help avert all that pollution, but they’re also a reminder that human civilization is still inventing beautiful new things that can make our lives better. ... Perhaps the flight addicts of the one percent deserve some mockery, especially those who take planes when there are plenty of other transport options (obviously, don’t fly to Paris from London for the weekend). Yet aviation allows us to keep up relationships with people we love who live far away and to have adventures in places we could otherwise never reach. Flying helps us remain citizens of the world; it nourishes solidarity with people in other places and opens our eyes to natural beauty that, once we have seen, we feel more deeply committed to saving. The electric planes invite us to hope for a future in which we can still do all that in good conscience.

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Dutch human rights groups oppose the export of F-35 fighter parts from the Netherlands to Israel 🇮🇱

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 08/12/2023 - 00:07in Military

Human rights groups are trying to prevent the export of F-35 fighter parts from the Dutch government to Israel in a hearing that began on Monday. During the summary process before the District Court of The Hague, they argued that such exports make the Netherlands complicit in potential war crimes, pointing to the alleged use of these planes by Israel in attacks on Gaza.

The Israel-Hamas war has already resulted in more than 15,000 civilian victims.

Since 2019, Woensdrecht Air Base in the Netherlands has been storing U.S.-owned F-35 parts, which are then distributed to the requesting countries. After Israel's recent request for F-35 parts, Dutch customs requested government approval due to export license requirements for military products. Dutch ministers cited a decision not to interfere with existing agreements based on foreign and security policy considerations.

The human rights groups Oxfam Novib, PAX and The Rights Forum emphasized the importance of preventing civil damage to the detriment of complying with such political obligations. Its legal challenge focuses on the obligations arising from export law, the Dutch constitution and international law, including the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and the EU Common Position on the Control of Arms Exports. These instruments highlight the prohibition of arms exports when such exports contribute to human rights violations, in particular genocide, war crimes and serious violations of the Geneva Conventions. In particular, the human rights group raised concerns about a possible violation of the Genocide Convention.

PAX director Martje van Nes criticized the government for deviating from the clear framework for arms exports, considering it an accomplice to the use of combat aircraft by Israel.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development said they had considered the risks associated with exports of F-35 parts. Israel's right to self-defense, amid threats from Iran, Syria and Hezbollah, has been weighed against potential violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Based on current information, they maintained that there is no evidence that the F-35 jets were involved in serious violations of international human rights law.

Human rights groups claimed that Dutch export rules prohibit the export of weapons if there is a clear risk that this will contribute to violations of international law. Frank Slijper of PAX also clarified that the claim does not depend on a violation of international law itself, but rather on the failure of the Dutch state to conduct an adequate risk analysis of possible violations of international law when approving the export license.

Israel has categorically denied any violation of international law since the October 7 attack by Hamas. On the other hand, numerous international NGOs have called for the investigation of the bombing of Israel, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.

The verdict is scheduled to be delivered on December 15.

Source: Jurist.org

Tags: Military AviationF-35 Lightning IIF-35I 'Adir'IAF - Israeli Air Force/Israel Air ForceRNLAF - Royal Netherlands Air Force / Royal Dutch Air Force

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Sky High on Sustainability—Staying Ahead with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

In the fast-evolving world of aviation, staying ahead of regulatory requirements and meeting sustainability targets are key challenges. With the increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a critical component in achieving these goals. This blog post will explore how leveraging SAF can help airlines stay compliant and exceed sustainability targets, providing valuable insights and practical tips for industry professionals.

Understanding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Sustainable Aviation Fuel, commonly known as SAF, is a biofuel used to power aircraft. It provides an alternative to traditional fossil jet fuels and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly. SAF is produced from sustainable resources, including waste oils, agricultural residues, and other biomass, making it a more eco-friendly option.

The Growing Importance of Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory bodies worldwide are tightening their policies to combat climate change. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set ambitious goals, such as achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onwards. Staying ahead of these regulations means adopting innovative solutions like SAF to minimize environmental impact.

Benefits of Leveraging SAF

Switching to SAF offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it significantly reduces carbon emissions, by up to 80% over its lifecycle compared to conventional jet fuel. Secondly, it helps airlines comply with stringent environmental regulations. Finally, it enhances the brand's reputation, attracting environmentally conscious passengers and investors.

Statistics on SAF Adoption

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), over 300,000 flights have used SAF since 2011. The adoption rate is accelerating, with a record number of airlines committing to Sustainable Aviation Fuel ( SAF) usage. This trend reflects the aviation industry's dedication to sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Strategies for Effective SAF Integration

To successfully integrate SAF, airlines should focus on a phased approach. Start with blending SAF with conventional jet fuel to gradually increase the proportion of SAF over time. Partnering with fuel suppliers and investing in SAF production facilities can also ensure a steady supply. Additionally, advocating for government incentives and subsidies can help offset the higher costs.

The Role of Innovation in SAF Development

Innovation plays a crucial role in making SAF more accessible and cost-effective. Advancements in feedstock sourcing, production technologies, and supply chain management are essential. Collaborating with research institutions and participating in industry consortia can drive innovation and accelerate SAF adoption.

Real-World Examples of SAF Usage

Several airlines have already made significant strides in SAF adoption. For instance, United Airlines committed to purchasing 1.5 billion gallons of SAF over the next 20 years. Similarly, Lufthansa has launched multiple SAF-powered flights, showcasing its commitment to sustainability.

Addressing Common FAQs about SAF

What is the main advantage of SAF over traditional jet fuel?

SAF reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, making it a more sustainable option.

Is SAF safe for all types of aircraft?

Yes, SAF is compatible with existing aircraft engines and infrastructure.

How can airlines afford the higher cost of SAF?

Government incentives, subsidies, and partnerships with fuel suppliers can help offset the costs.

Conclusion

Staying ahead of regulatory requirements and leveraging Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to meet sustainability targets is not just an option—it's a necessity for the aviation industry. By understanding the benefits, addressing challenges, and adopting effective strategies, airlines can play a pivotal role in creating a greener, more sustainable future. Learn more at https://www.leadventgrp.com/events/world-e-fuels-summit/details

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Five steps of Wikipedia for Friday, 19th April 2024

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Analysis: Navigating Growth Trends and Industry Dynamics

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Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=70301163 Driven by heightened global awareness of climate change and the imperative to reduce carbon emissions, the SAF market is witnessing substantial growth. Airlines are increasingly adopting SAF as a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuels, supported by regulatory initiatives and collaborations among stakeholders. Investments in research and development, coupled with advancements in feedstock technologies, contribute significantly to market expansion, fostering a more sustainable future for air travel. Climate Change Imperative: Growing awareness of climate change compels airlines to embrace SAF as a cleaner alternative to conventional jet fuels. Regulatory Initiatives: Regulatory mandates, including those from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and governments, accelerate market expansion. Technological Advancements: Investments in R&D enhance SAF production efficiency, driving market growth. Biofuel Dominance: Biofuels lead the SAF market, buoyed by their eco-friendly nature, technological advancements, and regulatory support. UAV Adoption: The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) segment witnesses’ significant growth, driven by increasing adoption for various applications and emphasis on environmental sustainability. Middle East Growth: Strategic investments in renewable energy and a commitment to sustainable aviation propel the Middle East SAF market. The biofuel segment is anticipated to secure a larger market share, driven by its eco-friendly nature, technological advancements, regulatory support, and increased investments. The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR, fueled by increasing adoption and emphasis on environmental sustainability. The Middle East anticipates a higher SAF market CAGR, driven by strategic investments in renewable energy and a commitment to sustainable aviation. Leading players such as Neste, World Energy, Total Energies, LanzaTech, and Fulcrum BioEnergy dominate the SAF market, spreading their business across various regions globally. As the aviation industry charts a course towards sustainability, the adoption of SAF emerges as a pivotal strategy in combating climate change and reducing carbon emissions. Inquiry Before Buying: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=70301163 With regulatory support, technological advancements, and collaborative efforts, the SAF market presents significant growth opportunities, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future for air travel. As stakeholders continue to prioritize environmental sustainability, investments in SAF production, infrastructure, and innovation are poised to accelerate, driving the industry towards a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable aviation ecosystem.Top of Form

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Acknowledging the recipients’ hard work, General Retd. V.K. Singh stated, “Awards are a sign of your hard work and bring back more responsibilities on your shoulders. I congratulate all the awardees for their respective contributions.” The event served as a platform to recognize the tireless efforts of journalists and social workers who have made significant impacts in their fields.

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Canada Honors Victims of Air Disasters

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters: “On this National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, we stand in solidarity with Canadians at home and around the world who have lost loved ones to these tragedies. “We solemnly remember the victims of all air disasters, including Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752), Air Ontario Flight 1363, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, and Air India Flight 182. “Exactly four years ago today, the downing of Flight PS752 by the Islamic Republic of Iran shocked the world. This heartbreaking incident resulted in the loss of 176 lives, including Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and many others with ties to Canada. We are taking concrete action, along with our international partners, to hold Iran accountable for this senseless tragedy. We continue to fight for justice and accountability for families as members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752. “Today, we are announcing our next step in holding the Islamic Republic of Iran accountable for violating international law by jointly filing our case before the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council pursuant to Article 84 of the Chicago Convention. This is an important step in our commitment to ensuring that the families of the victims impacted by this tragedy get the justice they deserve. “We are also committed to strengthening the safety and security of air travel for all Canadians, at home and abroad. Last year, as part of our Safer Skies Initiative, Canada partnered with the Netherlands to co-host the third annual Safer Skies Forum, where we joined our international partners in renewing our commitment to better protect civil aircraft from the risks posed by conflict zones. We also continue to advocate for the ICAO to review its aircraft accident investigation framework, to enhance transparency and credibility of investigations. “We continue to stand with and support the families and loved ones affected by air disasters. Through the Commemorative Scholarship Program launched last October, we will disburse 176 scholarships over five years to honour the memory of victims of Flight PS752. This year, we will award 32 scholarships, including six to candidates with close family ties to the victims of Flight PS752. Last March, we also provided funding to ten organizations through the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy to support the development of commemorative projects in memory of the victims. “As we pay tribute to the victims of air disasters, we offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones. We will continue to work with our partners to create a safer, more peaceful world, where everyone can travel in security.”   Sources: THX News & The Canadian Government. Read the full article

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However, the Tripod Jack market also faces various challenges. One of the primary challenges is the high cost of tripod jacks, which might hinder their adoption, especially by small-scale aircraft maintenance service providers. The necessity for substantial upfront investment restricts the market's expansion potential to some extent.

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Military Virtual Training Market Is Likely to Experience a Tremendous Growth in Near Future

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Military virtual training is an interactive and immersive training method by the computer-generated atmosphere of interactive devices that receive and send data by means of gloves, goggles, bodysuits or headsets. Use of data gloves and head mounted displays (HMD) facilitate military people to interact with objects within a virtual atmosphere. Military virtual training is a cost-effective technique as compared to conventional training methods. For instance, using flight simulators than actual aircraft for airborne training. It enables them to do practices but without the risk of death or a serious injury. The key factor driving the military virtual training market is increasing government initiative to streamline the training process for military and defense operations.

Key Players included in the Research Coverage of Military Virtual Training Market are L-3 Link Simulation and Training (United States),Boeing (United States),CAE Inc.  (Canada),Flight Safety International (United States),Thales (France),Lockheed Martin (United States),Cubic Corporation (United States),Rheinmetall Defense (Germany),Raytheon (United States),Rockwell Collins (United States),Northrop Grumman Corporation (United States)

What's Trending in Market: Emphasizing On Portable Simulation Systems for Providing Tailored Solutions for Virtual Training

The Emergence of Virtual Reality in Flight Simulation, Virtual Boot Camp, Battlefield Simulation, And Others

Challenges: Lack of Investment for R&D in Developing Countries

Opportunities: Increasing R&D Activities in the Field Of Military Virtual Training

Technological Advancements in the Area of Military Virtual Training

Increasing Focus on Training and Safety in Defense Sector

Market Growth Drivers: Growing Adoption of Simulator Training Practices in Developed Economies

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The Chinese spy balloon was shot down. Now the accusations have begun but doubts arose

The U.S. Air Force released more information about the slaughter of the Chinese balloon with the use of an AIM-9X missile.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 05/02/2023 - 12:26 In Military

When a Chinese spy balloon was shot down on the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday afternoon, F-22 fighters deflated a diplomatic crisis. USAF also released details of the slaughter

The balloon entered the continental United States on the eve of the canceled visit of Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China. Despite China's insistence that it was a civilian weather balloon and the expression of "regret", the U.S. Departments of Defense and State quickly confirmed that it was a surveillance balloon and a violation of international law. China is undermining the rule-based international order - and does not want to admit it. To reassure an anxious public and maintain a high diplomatic position, the United States should emphasize how China is undermining the international legal order that the United States seeks to protect.

Nations have been using balloons for intelligence and surveillance purposes since the 18th century. They were a popular method of collecting information during the American Civil War. Today's high-altitude balloons (HABs) offer a much cheaper method for collecting information than space satellites. The United States has employed HABs during recent military exercises to raise awareness of maritime dominance and identify potential threats - in full compliance with international law and the permission of foreign nation-states.

Listen to the audio of the F-22 pilots with the callsign FRANK01 and FRANK02 who shot down the balloon on Saturday afternoon. The balloon fell about six miles from the coast about 16 meters deep. No one was hurt. The F-15 Eagles flying from Barnes National Air Guard Base, Massachusetts, supported the F-22, as well as replenishers from several states, including Oregon, Montana, South Carolina and North Carolina.

See in high definition the moment the missile kills the Chinese balloon. An F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing of Langley Air Base, Virginia, fired an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile at the balloon. The F-22 fired the Sidewinder against the balloon at an altitude of 58,000 feet. The balloon at the time was between 60,000 and 65,000 feet.

China's HAB initially entered U.S. airspace over Alaska, left for Canada and re-entered near Idaho before being located by civilians over Montana on Thursday night. It seemed to be equipped with solar panels and controlled by radio. His belly containing his equipment was the size of three school buses. It is not yet clear if the balloon was controlled or simply moved with the wind.

China unequivocally violated international law by sending a spy balloon to U.S. airspace without the express permission of the United States. China - along with all recognized states in the world - is part of the International Civil Aviation Organization and is a signatory to its underlying treaty, known as the "Chicago Convention". ICAO is the international organization that creates and monitors international civil aviation standards. Each new standard is negotiated by the states and then adopted by the ICAO as part of an Annex to the Convention. Maintaining these standards is crucial to keeping international travel and trade safe for the citizens of the world. Anyone who has been on a plane was kept safe by these critical international laws.

Legally, balloons are aircraft and are subject to the same requirements as other aircraft - even when operating at high altitudes. Each state has exclusive sovereignty of airspace above its territory. States do not agree with the exact altitude where airspace ends, but all proposals for demarcation of the sovereign airspace of outer space begin at significantly higher altitudes than those in which HABs operate. The ICAO Convention prohibits foreign military aircraft from flying over the territory of another state without express authorization by special agreement or otherwise. According to U.S. law, such authorization would have to come from the Secretary of State. Other remotely piloted aircraft - including balloons - cannot be operated in the territory of another state without the express authorization of that state. Civilian unmanned free balloons must follow the same rules - with one important exception. Light balloons used exclusively for meteorological purposes and operated in the manner prescribed by the competent authority are not subject to the same rules. This is the probable reason why China invented its " meteorological balloon" lie: it is the only chance it has to claim that it behaves in "strict compliance with international law".

Even if the Chinese balloon deviated from the course, according to international standards, China should have exercised due consideration when warning the United States that its balloon had entered U.S. airspace. If the balloon dipped below 60,000 feet at any point, it would be subject to additional international safety standards, including the requirement to be lit at night.

China's lie will completely empty in the coming days, as the Pentagon learns everything it can from the wreckage of the balloon. Many questions will probably remain. Was the balloon controlled by the People's Republic of China while flying over the U.S. sovereign airspace? Wasn't there really no place between Alaska and the Carolinas where the Pentagon could shoot down the balloon safely? Did China send the balloon to coincide with Secretary Blinken's planned visit? How did a balloon enter U.S. airspace undetected? Why was the public not notified when the balloon was initially sighted in Alaska? If the balloon disrupted U.S. airspace over Montana and the fall interrupted it over the Carolinas, are current international standards enough to keep the population safe? Could such a balloon be armed next time, like the Japanese balloons responsible for the only deaths of civilians on United States continental soil during World War II - attacks that the United States government covered up for years?

Mysterious balloon seen in Japan in June 2020.

If China intentionally sent a test balloon when it did, its tactics are reminiscent of the use of laws elsewhere: exploiting U.S. law compliance to promote its own strategic goals. The spy balloon has put the military in a difficult situation: bring it down and risk civilian casualties on American soil, or leave it in the sky and risk lost information and political consequences. To the Chinese people (and American politicians who prefer to politicize threats to national security instead of facing them), China can say that it sent a spy balloon to the United States and the U.S. did nothing about it. If Secretary Blinken appeared, he would have come from a position of weakness perceived by the Chinese (probably reinforced by selfish American politicians). If he canceled, China could blame him for it.

The United States must neutralize this message. In other arenas, the U.S. has been timid in denouncing China for its violations of international law. Here, the United States should not hesitate to own its airspace. It must condemn China's actions and seek any available legal solutions. In addition, it should clearly explain to the American people why they chose not to take down the balloon, emphasize that it has taken appropriate measures to mitigate China's intelligence collection and ensure that future balloon incursions are stopped or mitigated. While U.S.-China tensions remain inflated, the U.S. must ensure that this balloon bursts with the right message.

Source: With information from Forbes

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Fernando Valduga

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Daily flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka's Jaffna from July 16: Union Civil Aviation Minister

Sri Lanka Tourism said that India continues to lead among the top ten markets, with the number of Indian tourist arrivals expected to double by 2023.

COLOMBO [Sri Lanka]: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced that the frequency of flights between Chennai and Sri Lanka’s Jaffna will be increased from four times a week to daily services from July 16.

The daily flights from Chennai to Jaffna will also amplify trade and commerce between India and Sri Lanka, Scindia noted.

The Union Civil Aviation Minister made these remarks in a pre-recorded message on day-2 of the 67th Annual Convention of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), being hosted in Colombo.

In his address, he underscored the strong cultural and trade relations between India and Sri Lanka.

“Delighted to virtually share my thoughts on the state of the Indian #aviation sector and its emergence as the key pillar of national progress at the 67th Annual Convention of @TAAI1951, Sri Lanka. Also highlighted the strong cultural and trade ties between India & Sri Lanka that have been marked by cooperation in the field of commerce, infrastructure development and connectivity,” tweeted Scinida.

At the convention, he said, “Prior to 2014, India’s aviation sector was on the runway. In the last nine years, it has finally taken off. A stable and competitive aviation sector is on the angle. I believe that our partnership with Sri Lanka gives us a rare opportunity to undertake several reforms to address short term challenges in the sector and become an important access of power and influence in the global aviation ecosystem.”

He added that the first air service agreement between the two countries was signed in 1968, allowing Indian carriers to operate aircraft from any point in India to any point in Sri Lanka, which enhanced the connectivity in the Global South.

“Currently, 16 flights are operational from different sectors of India to Colombo. Cargo movement has also been smoothened and with the assistance from both governments, we are operating a direct flight from Chennai to Jaffna today through this platform,” Scindia said.

He also announced that based on increased demand and potential of this route to amplify trade and commerce, “we will increase this frequency from four times a week to daily flights effective from July 16, 2023.”

He also urged all stakeholders to come together to take the industry to newer heights of success and growth.

The convention of the Travel Agents Association of India, after an 18-year hiatus, is being held in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo from July 6 to 9 with over 700 participants primarily from India, RRM Lilani wrote the report.

The historical connection between India and Sri Lanka, spanning thousands of years, adds to the significance of the 67th Convention of the TAAI.

TAAI’s 2022 Convention, originally planned for April 19 to 22 in Colombo, was postponed due to political unrest and economic crisis but today, as Sri Lanka is on its revival path, the Convention has returned to the country to promote a regional tourism network.

Sri Lanka Tourism said that India continues to lead among the top ten markets, with the number of Indian tourist arrivals expected to double by 2023. To promote tourist attractions, cultural value, and travel opportunities, Sri Lanka hosts roadshows in India to create a positive perception among Indian tourists.

In Colombo, TAAI, the largest and oldest tourism agency in India, is set to showcase the theme of ‘Futuristic Focus on Transcending Borders’ and emphasize Sri Lanka’s position as a safe, convenient, and welcoming destination for Indian tourists, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. The convention, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators, has received strong support from the Sri Lankan Airlines.

The event was inaugurated by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, along with other key dignitaries and delegate members from both countries.

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Bagley, delivered a welcome address, highlighting the significance of this prestigious event and providing a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among participants from various countries.

Under the theme ‘Transcending Borders’, the convention aims to explore the evolving landscape of the tourism industry, emphasizing the embrace of new adventures and destinations.

Sri Lanka has the popular Ramayana Trail, which attracts North Indian tourists, and last year, Sri Lanka Tourism introduced the “Murugan Trail” for South Indians. The “Murugan Trail” includes approximately ten places of worship, from the north to the south of Sri Lanka, including the Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and the Kataragama or Kadirgamam Murugan Temple.

Lord Shiva is also worshipped as one of the main deities among the South Indian community.

Tourism plays a vital role in the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka. The central government introduced the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) scheme for Sri Lankan tourists on April 14, 2015, and reduced the visa fee as a goodwill gesture.

Of a total of 1.91 million tourists visiting Sri Lanka in 2019, 355,000 were from India.

Sri Lankan tourists are also among the top ten sources for the Indian tourism market. The tourism sector in Sri Lanka, which was severely affected by the Easter Sunday attacks, received a boost from Indian tourists.

India included Sri Lanka in its free visa-on-arrival scheme to further strengthen ties on July 24, 2019.

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Mongolia is the world’s second-largest landlocked country. On paper, though, it sails more than 3,000 ships. The North Asian country has established a shipping registry that, like other nations taking advantage of shipping’s sketchy rules, has become a preferred choice for a dubious clientele of shipowners.

The decades after the 1920s—when some U.S. companies began reflagging their ships to Panama to be able to serve passengers alcohol—saw decidedly modest maritime powers such as Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands establish the concept of “flag of convenience,” as they allowed shipping companies from any country to register their vessels under their flags. The flag-of-convenience states made money, and the shipping companies could circumvent their own countries’ pesky rules and regulations. Today, Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands are the world’s top three shipping countries measured by dead-weight tonnage.

Now Mongolia is gaining clients—especially shipping companies transporting sanctioned Russian goods. In the shipping industry, Mongolia is one of the world’s most notorious flag-of-convenience states, and now it seems to be flaunting its sorry record to undermine international sanctions. But not even Mongolia’s egregious behavior is likely to put an end to the shipping world’s favorite dodge. It’s more likely to cause lethal maritime accidents.

“The sign says ‘Maritime Administration’ over the door of the one room office which has a handful of computers, a fax machine, ship models for décor, and two civil servants that oversee the ‘Mongolia Ship Registry,’” the Maritime Executive reported in July 2004.

The Maritime Executive was baffled at Mongolia’s arrival in the flag-of-convenience community. Mongolia is the world’s largest landlocked country, a sparsely populated nation mostly known for having more horses than its 3.2 million people, and of course for a famous medieval ruler named Genghis Khan. “A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without wings,” a local saying goes.

The new Mongolian registry, the Maritime Executive found during its 2004 visit, was owned by a Singaporean company that had for years operated Cambodia’s shipping registry, which in turn had lent its flag to many North Korean ships. The year before, the North Korean freighter Sosun had been intercepted carrying 15 scud missiles, conventional warheads, and rocket propellant while sailing under Cambodian flag. When Cambodia reformed its ship registry and Japan introduced more stringent checks on North Korean-flagged ships around the same time, the number of Mongolia-flagged ships quintupled.

It was an unorthodox start for a country wishing to capitalize on fast-accelerating globalization and its most indispensable component, global shipping. “Mongolia is registering anything that floats and can pay the fee,” the Maritime Executive concluded.

And so it continued. Even as the traditionally pastoral country embarked on an economic transformation that has seen it become a major exporter of minerals, it kept wooing regulations-shy shipping companies with its decidedly laissez-faire ship registry. “The Mongolia Ship Registry is the extreme end,” Neil Roberts, head of marine and aviation at Lloyd’s Market Association, told Foreign Policy. “Underwriters are very cautious or averse to this one and similar third-division division flag-of-convenience countries.”

The registry—administered by a for-profit company—isn’t even located in Mongolia; it instead operates out of a Singapore address. So poor is the Mongolia Ship Registry’s standards that the International Chamber of Shipping gave it seven red flags in its 2022-23 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. Panama, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands received no red flags. In its most recent annual report, the Tokyo MOU—a multilateral organization monitoring maritime safety—blacklisted Mongolia as well as Togo, Sierra Leone, and Dominica.

But insurance by fine Western underwriters seemingly matters little to the kinds of shipping companies attracted to the Mongolian registry. “As of today, Mongolia Ship Registry registered approximately 3000 vessels while around 500 vessels having [sic] regular registration. Although Mongolia is a landlocked country, the total tonnage and number of Mongolia registered vessels are more than that of some countries which have sea access,” the registry proudly explains on its website.

And in recent months, the registry has added a slew of new entrants. The Mumbai-based ship operator Gatik Ship Management saw St. Kitts and Nevis—a flag-of-convenience state—cancel the flag registrations of 36 of its ships after it emerged that Gatik was using them to transport sanctioned Russian oil. But no matter: Gatik quickly registered at least four of those ships, including two named Horai and Mercury, in Mongolia, Lloyd’s List Intelligence reports. (Other sanctions-busting Gatik ships have found refuge in Gabon’s registry, which is based in the United Arab Emirates.)

“In registering its vessels with Mongolia, Gatik is scraping the absolute bottom,” Michelle Bockmann, the Lloyd’s List Intelligence analyst who first reported on the transfers, told me. “And Gatik is also sending an incredibly provocative signal to the shipping world. They’re essentially saying, ‘You won’t insure us, you won’t flag us, but what are you going to do about it? We’re going to do as we like anyway.’”

Mongolia’s vessels—both the longtime members and the newly registered ones—are busy. When I checked their movements during the last days of May, the Horai was in the North Sea on a journey from the Russian port of Primorsk to Maceio, Brazil. Previously named Lisca Bianca M and sailing under Italian flag, the Horai was bought by Gatik earlier this year. The Mercury had traveled from Primorsk and was heading into the Suez Canal. Another tanker, the Irbis, which had traveled from Santos, Brazil, was off the British coast and heading in a northern direction.

The longer the sanctions against Russia continue, the busier Mongolia’s ship registry is likely to become. While more prestigious flag-of-convenience countries such as Panama and Liberia may not support the sanctions, their ship registries can’t afford to be involved in activities that are too risky for Western insurers and that may incur penalties from the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers U.S. sanctions.

A bottom-ranked flag-of-convenience state such as Mongolia, by contrast, doesn’t much care about building a reputation or relationships in the world of shipping—especially since it has no ocean shipping. Instead, its registry is merely a cash generator, and the vessels now entering it can, if all else fails, get the cargo insurance now offered by a Russian state agency. “If there’s a regulatory rabbit hole, many shipping companies will jump down it,” Bockmann said. “There are so many ways of evading international maritime rules.”

The existence of flag-of-convenience states has implications far beyond the implementation of sanctions. According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, there must be a “genuine link” between the owner of a vessel and the vessel’s flag. An American ship owner, say, should fly its vessels under the U.S. flag. But since the world lacks a maritime police—the International Maritime Organization has no such enforcement powers—the flouting of U.N. convention has been allowed to proliferate. Today nearly three-quarters of the world’s merchant fleet is estimated to sail under flags of convenience. Flag-of-convenience countries are mostly emerging economies (and two EU member states: Cyprus and Malta), and many of them are known to abdicate responsibility during accidents and other crises.

The ammonium that caused a devastating explosion in Beirut three years ago had arrived on a Russian ship sailing under the flag of Moldova, another flag-of-convenience country. The ship’s owners had gotten into trouble and left the ship stranded in Beirut, and Moldova had failed to act; this prompted Lebanese authorities to remove the more than 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate on board lest the cargo sink with the ship and cause a deadly disaster. Then the Lebanese authorities apparently forgot about the lethal substance they were now holding—and it exploded.

The rickety tankers transporting Russian oil and other dangerous substances under Mongolian flag are also floating hazards. “They’re accidents waiting to happen,” Bockmann said. “The only chance to secure compliance with maritime rules is for countries to conduct checks when these ships call on ports.”

But Russia has no incentive to check the ships, she said. Instead the vessels will enter the world’s oceans. If they break down or have an accident, as the Gabon-flagged sanctions-busting tanker Pablo did in April, the Mongolia Ship Registry (employee count: 11 to 50), is unlikely to fulfil its flag state duties. Good Samaritan countries will have to help. What would Genghis Khan make of his country’s current claim to international fame?