This Monday the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (Inac), reported through an official statement, on its social networks, that as of this November 2, the restriction of air operations in the national territory is extended, in the face of the pandemic of the covid-19, with the exception of commercial air operations at the El Gran Roque Aerodrome. He also announced that commercial aviation operations between the country and the sister countries of Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Iran are being lifted, the text specifies.
The institution explained that this measure is applied in accordance with the Notam, aeronautical information service, issued by the Aeronautical Authority C0926 / 20, C0925 / 20 and A0424 / 20.
"As a preventive measure against the virus, passengers must comply with the collective social quarantine under strict supervision of the State," highlights the statement in the letter.
"The excepted flights must have a pre-authorization by the Venezuelan Aeronautical Authority, health and migration," the statement added.
The document states that this measure does not apply to operations in a state of emergency, cargo and mail flights, technical landings, humanitarian flights, repatriation or flights authorized by the United Nations, and cargo and commercial overflights.
Likewise, Inac reported the closure of the airports in Maiquetía, La Guaira state; Maracaibo state zulia; Porlamar, Nueva Esparta state; Barcelona, Anzoátegui state; Barquisimeto, Lara state; Valencia, Carabobo state; Punto Fijo, Falcón state; San Antonio del Táchira, Santo Domingo, Táchira state; Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar state; Maturín, Monagas state, and Caracas, for international flights entering for prevention of covid-19.
The easing of restrictions comes after the announcement of a "gradual" opening of tourist spaces under biosecurity protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Here is the full text of the Inac statement:
«The National Institute of Civil Aeronautics, in compliance with the guidelines of the National Executive, in order to continue guaranteeing the security of the Venezuelan people and providing the necessary support during the current contingency due to the Covid-19 Pandemic; reports the restriction of air operations in the national territory, with the exception of commercial air operations at the El Gran Roque Aerodrome, as of November 2, according to NOTAM C0926/20.
Operations in a state of emergency, cargo and mail flights, technical landings, humanitarian flights, repatriation or flights authorized by the United Nations, and cargo and commercial overflights are exempt.
As a preventive measure against the virus, the passengers of the aforementioned operations must comply with the collective social quarantine under strict supervision of the State, as well as undergo the corresponding medical evaluations. The excepted flights must have a pre-authorization by the Venezuelan Aeronautical Authority, health and migration authorities.
Likewise, the Inac reports the closure of the airports of Maiquetía (SVMI), Maracaibo (SVMC), Porla ma r (SVMG), Barcelona (SVBC), Barquisimeto (SVBM), Valencia (SVVA), Punto Fijo (SVJC), San Antonio del Táchira (SVSA), Santo Domingo (SVSO), Puerto Ordaz (SVPR), Maturín (SVMT) and Caracas (SVCS), for international flights entering for prevention of COVID-19, except for commercial air operations between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the sister countries of Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Iran, according to NOTAM C0925 / 20 and A0424 / 20.
We continue to help with the combat implemented by the National Executive against Covid-19, taking the necessary measures to counter this pandemic, complying with the preventive regulations issued by the Bolivarian Government, with the support of the Ministry of Popular Power for Transportation.
Prevention is everyone's job! ».
