Antonov 12 banned from UAE Airspace

[phantom]

The General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates (GCAA) has temporarily banned the Antonov An-12 from UAE airspace starting effective 8th January 2009.
"This action is the result of the numerous incidents that involved this type of aircraft, and considered necessary to ensure the safety of the travelling public until the GCAA completes its investigative actions in accordance with national and international civil aviation standards and regulations." Said Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA.
The GCAA continues to evaluate its decision and any further future action based on the latest technical and aviation safety analysis and data from regional and international aviation authorities and bodies and organizations.
"National and International civil aviation regulations and standards mandate the GCAA to take necessary actions to ensure the safety of our airspace and international civil aviation. Our action is in line with these mandates." Added Al Suwaidi. – Emirates News Agency, WAM

[phantom]

maybe because of this: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled-(British-Gulf/Antonov-An-12BP/1476387&tbl=photo_info&photo_nr=1&sok=WHERE__%28aircraft_generic_%3D_%27Antonov_An-12%27%29_AND_%28year__like_%272009%25%27%29__2009&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&prev_id=&next_id=1475646" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jfaltena]

This link is either dead or removed.

Grtz, John

[toppiero]

hmm not really.