The Ministry of defence: military exercises along the southeast coast is not the main cause of flight delays | _ troop exercises | civil aviation news

Reporters learned from the Defense Ministry press service, according to the army's annual military training program, our army will from July 29, military exercises in the Southeast direction. This exercise is our annual routine training activities for exercise testing operational capabilities, raise the level of combat training of the force, is significant to promoting preparations for military struggle.

On the impact of the exercise on civil aviation flights, Defense Ministry press service said the national air traffic control Office has sent more troops to the joint working group of the Committee to the busy areas of coordination and supervision of the airport. Civil-military air traffic management departments have adopted new temporary routes, designation of protected areas, the deviation measures such as the diversion of flights to minimize impact. Based on our understanding of the situation, the exercise effect on civil aviation was limited, not the main factor causing flight delays, recent weather impact. Held air exercises to test and improve our air defence combat capability of the necessary means, has long been supported by the community, and understanding to provide our passengers continue to be cooperative.

Defense Ministry press service said the flight controls to ensure airspace security, flight security and air order under the premise for military combat readiness training flight, civil aviation public transport flights and General Aviation provides air traffic services. In recent years, the army has taken a number of measures, and efforts to reduce the impact of military activities on the flight to support rapid development of civil aviation. Next, the army continues to cooperate with the Civil Aviation Department to do work for China's economic construction and the development of aviation services.

The civil aviation authority confirmed 5 flights or delays publication of response measures

(Edit: SN117)
July 27, 2014, at 11:50 Department of Defense website