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<p>The safety and security of British airlines and the travelling public are a top
priority for my Department. Management of airspace is a sovereign responsibility and
it is for airlines to take decisions on routings. DfT provide additional advice to
UK airlines operating outside of the UK where we deem it necessary</p><p> </p><p>In
relation to Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) events within Somali airspace,
a high number of TCAS events may indicate an inadequate Air Traffic Control provision
within the area but it also means that the protections are working and aircraft are
being kept separated. Should an aircraft’s TCAS be unserviceable, then protection
is still provided by aircraft with a serviceable TCAS. It is also of note that this
airspace is not routinely or regularly used by UK operators.</p><p> </p>
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