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Swedish fighter jets escorting PM Modi’s aircraft (Picutre courtesy: ANI via MEA) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft on Sunday received a ceremonial escort from Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets as it entered Swedish airspace en route to Gothenburg, the country’s second-largest city.His plane had earlier received a ceremonial escort from an F-16 fighter jet…
China has banned civil aviation from a large airspace off Shanghai for 40 days without specifying a reason, according to a notice to aviators (NOTAM) published by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The restriction will remain in force until May 6. The notice announcing the same was posted online on March 27 at 1150 GMT…
Given the escalating regional tension in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation regulator, has issued a major travel advisory for the airlines. DGCA has asked the airlines to avoid flying through NINE airspaces in West Asia citing safety reasons. These destinations include:BahrainIranIraqIsraelJordanKuwaitLebanonQatar The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Primary conflict zones:…
Air navigation across the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed, marking a restoration of regular flight operations after a brief but significant disruption triggered by regional security concerns, as per WAM news agency. According to the news service, the GCAA announced that all temporary precautionary measures imposed…
In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by authorities amid escalating regional tensions. The update was confirmed by UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on their X handle. It reads, “Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE…
Middle East Flight Chaos: Oman Air Cancels Services to 9 Major Destinations Including Dubai and Doha, Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt regional aviation, with Oman Air confirming that flights to several international destinations will remain suspended until March 31 as airspace restrictions across the…
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has granted temporary relaxations in flight duty norms for Air India’s long-haul flights as the carrier takes longer routes because of airspace restrictions in the Middle East amid the ongoing Iran conflict, sources cited by news agency PTI said on Sunday.With Iranian and Iraqi airspace restrictions in place, Air India is…
Amid ongoing regional developments affecting aviation across the Middle East, airlines in the United Arab Emirates are currently operating a limited number of flights. Authorities and airlines have always maintained that passengers need to travel only if they have confirmed bookings and to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. Airlines say the…
In a significant update, British Airways has announced several important flight cancellations between the Middle East and the United Kingdom given the ongoing regional disruptions and airspace instability. The airline has temporarily stopped many flight operations on affected routes. In its latest update on 10 March at 14:00 GMT, the airline confirmed that it has…
Tensions in the Gulf region has caused significant disruption to international air travel as Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait closed their airspace to international flights. This has caused airlines to divert dozens of flights that normally traverse these routes, which is significant since it is one of the most important aviation hubs in the world. Several…
