CONTENTS:

- DIC Option
- Additional Regulations / Instructions
- Excluded Aerodromes
- Excluded Areas
- Air-to-Air Refueling Flights (AAR)
- Transport Helicopter Flights
- IATA-non-compliant Dangerous Goods
- Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)
- Other Contacts
- Useful Links

DIC Option

Italy selected option 1.

Detailed information on the option 1 can be found in the DIC TA. The main points are described in the FAQ under “DIC Option”.

Additional Regulations / Instructions

For “Excluded Aerodromes / Areas“, “Air-to-Air Refueling Flights“, “Transport Helicopter Flights“, and “IATA-non-compliant Dangerous Goods” see the dedicated sections further down.

In case of dangerous goods transports, aircrews must always plan to fly a route over the sea. The overflight of Italian national territory, if indispensable, must be reduced to the minimum extent possible and avoiding the populated areas.

Formation flights are allowed with a maximum of three (3) aircraft.

AAR activities are possible only in published corridors (Italian AIP ENR 5.2.2.1).

Excluded Aerodromes

Roma Ciampino (LIRA), Roma Fiumicino (LIRF) and Milano Malpensa (LIMC) are for VIP use only.

A PPR must be always obtained in order to land on each Italian airfield.

Excluded Areas

To be determined.

Air-to-Air Refueling Flights (AAR)

AAR missions in transit phase with no AAR action in progress and/or no joined fighter aircraft present are considered ‘Transportation Missions’ of ‘Military Transport Aircraft’ acc. to Section 3 of the DIC TA and thus not subject to the implementation of its provisions (annual DCN published on DIC portal, and/or harmonized request procedure).

AAR activities are possible only in published corridors (Italian AIP ENR 5.2.2.1).

Transport Helicopter Flights

Transport helicopter missions are considered ‘Transportation Missions’ of ‘Military Transport Aircraft’ acc. to section 3 of the DIC TA and thus subject to the implementation of its provisions (annual DCN published on DIC portal, and/or harmonized request procedure).

IATA-non-compliant Dangerous Goods

The DIC TA DCN cannot be applied for ICAO/IATA-non-compliant Dangerous Goods, therefore, an appropriate request must be forwarded at least 5 working days prior to the flight date.

Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)

During office hours:

Italian Air Force
Operational Forces Command
Situation Room – Diplo Office

Email:      aerosquadra.s2v.sdc@aeronautica.difesa.it

Phone:    +39 06 4986 5555 / +39 06 4986 5888

Outside office hours:

Italian Air Force
Operational Forces Command
Situation Room – Duty Officer

Email:      aerosquadra.s2v.sdc@aeronautica.difesa.it

Phone:    +39 06 4986 5555 / +39 06 4986 6144

Other Contacts

To be determined.

Useful Links

To be determined.