UAE restores full airspace operations after regional conflict disruption
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that all flight restrictions imposed during the recent regional conflict…
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Analysis: How airspace violations threaten NATO and Europe’s security
During the past year, the skies over Europe have turned into an arena of quiet conflict. Unexplained drone…
UK CAA plans integration of eVTOL, drones amid airspace modernization
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a plan to modernize the nation’s airspace by 2040 with…
Turkey, Greece clash over the Aegean Sea: here’s what we know so far
NATO officials have called for a peaceful resolution to the recent conflict between Greece and Turkey, while both…
Wizz Air to close base in Moldova from December due to safety threats: report
Wizz Air will close its base at Chisinau International Airport (KIV) in Moldova for an “indefinite period”, according…
“We did not do enough for Ukraine’s Air Force.” Former US Ambassador to NATO
In the initial phases of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, aerial warfare was rapidly overlooked. The Ukrainian Air Force…
“New normal”: How Europe airspace is coping with increased military activity
European airspace has already become more complex and busier due to increased military activity following the Russian invasion…
Reeling from Russian airspace closure, Finnair looks to cut jobs
Hurt by the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is in talks with staff on cutting up to 200…
Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all airlines, including Israel’s El Al
Saudi Arabia announced plans to open its airspace to all commercial carriers, thus meaning flights to and from…
To avoid Russia, Cathay flight would be world’s longest passenger flight: report
Cathay Pacific is set to claim the title of world’s longest passenger flight by distance if it re-routes…
Cut off: Russian airlines flying to fewer than 10 countries right now
Where can Russian airlines fly to right now? Fewer than 10 countries if an update from the country’s…
Russia, EU close airspace to each other amid Ukraine war
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the EU banned all Russian-owned, registered, and controlled aircraft, including private jets belonging to…
Moldova closes airspace citing Russian attack on Ukraine
Moldova, the western neighbor of Ukraine, announced closure of its airspace. The decision was taken to “avoid putting at…
Russia gives green light for US airlines to overfly its airspace
The government of Russia accepted the request made by Airlines for America (AAA) over securing a right for…
US in talks to use Pakistan’s airspace for counterterrorism in Afghanistan
The United States is currently in talks with Pakistan regarding the use of Pakistani airspace to conduct air…
Singapore refutes claims it breached Malaysian airspace
Singapore’s Defence Ministry claims that its fighter jets were flying in Malaysian airspace as part of a multinational…
IndiGo, Air Asia flights came in close proximity, report finds
A serious incident involved an AirAsia flight (flight number IAD811) and IndiGo flight (number IGO747) on January 29,…
FAA orders US airlines to report flights over Afghanistan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Order for airlines that are licensed to operate in the…