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  Iraqi airspace reopens as regional tensions ease, flights resume across Kurdistan

  World | June 24, 2025 23:54 IST

  Iraq has reopened its airspace after a 10-day closure due to the Israel-Iran conflict, allowing international flights to resume across the country and Kurdistan Region. The move follows a US-brokered ceasefire and is expected to ease regional flight disruptions.

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  Qatar shuts airspace amid escalating tensions between Iran, US and Israel

  World | June 23, 2025 23:49 IST

  Qatar temporarily closed its airspace amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting fears of regional escalation. As Iran threatens retaliation, international calls for de-escalation and diplomacy grow.

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  Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft for another month

  World | June 23, 2025 21:16 IST

  The airspace ban by Pakistan was initially imposed on April 23 for one month in the wake of tension between the two countries following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed at least 26 people.

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  Air India reroutes multiple international flights amid Iran airspace closure | Full list inside

  World | June 13, 2025 9:54 IST

  Air India has announced the diversion or return of several of its international flights to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew.

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  Indian Air Force to conduct major drill of Gujarat coast; NOTAM issued | Check timings, details

  India | June 03, 2025 23:19 IST

  The Indian Air Force will conduct a major air exercise off Gujarat's coast on June 4 with frontline jets, following a similar drill along the Indo-Pak border last month, as part of ongoing operational readiness efforts.

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  Pakistan used civilian flights as shield during drone attacks, did not close airspace: India

  India | May 09, 2025 19:46 IST

  India accused Pakistan of using civilian flights as cover during failed drone attacks, warning of serious risks and consequences amid rising border tensions.

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  After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan closes airspace for 48 hours for all air traffic

  World | May 07, 2025 15:26 IST

  Operation Sindoor: Airspace in Lahore was closed for 24 hours after a brief resumption. Because of the airspace closure, a heavy rush was witnessed at the Jinnah Airport in Karachi as delayed international and domestic flights took off or landed there.

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  Pakistan airspace goes quiet due to mass rerouting: Know about the only flight spotted

  World | May 07, 2025 10:20 IST

  According to Flightradar24, the flight spotted over Pakistan’s airspace is Ethiopia's ETH672, and it was travelling from Addis Ababa to South Korea's Seoul.

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  India issues NOTAM for large-scale air exercise along Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan for May 7-8

  India | May 06, 2025 19:35 IST

  India has issued a NOTAM for a major air exercise near the southern Indo-Pak border on May 7–8, indicating increased military readiness amid rising tensions.

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  'Everyone's scared': Panic grips Ben Gurion Airport after Hezbollah attack to avenge top commander

  World | August 25, 2024 11:47 IST

  Israeli media cited the Israel Airports Authority for news of the flight cancellations. Flight-tracking data showed at least two El Al flights swinging far south and diverting after the announcement.

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  India may suspend flight operations to Israel as Iran rages missile attacks on Jerusalem: Report

  World | April 14, 2024 13:39 IST

  India's two major airlines - Air India and Vistara, have announced the avoidance of Iranian airspace and are taking longer flight paths for their Europe and US operations to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

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  Till Republic Day no flights at Delhi airport between 10:20 am to 12:45 pm | Check details

  Delhi | January 19, 2024 14:31 IST

  Airspace restrictions will be in place in the national capital for 11 days starting from January 19, in connection with the Republic Day preparations and celebrations.

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  US allows flights to fly over Afghan airspace to reach India but none of airlines dare to fly I WHY

  World | August 16, 2023 13:18 IST

  Although this would be a beneficial step for those airlines that are targeting Indian as well as Southeast Asian travellers, none of them dared to fly over the region amid the fact America left lethal weapons when it pulled out its forces in August 2021.

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  Niger closes airspace fearing military intervention as ECOWAS deadline to reinstate Prez Bazoum ends

  World | August 07, 2023 8:40 IST

  It was not immediately clear on Sunday what ECOWAS would do next. Thousands of people at Sunday’s rally in Niger’s capital, Niamey, cheered the coup leaders’ appearance and expressed defiance against both the ECOWAS threat and France’s long presence in the region.

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  Pak dismisses Afghan minister's allegation about allowing use of its airspace by US for drone attack

  World | August 29, 2022 14:40 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistani authorities have denied involvement in the US drone strike it carried out in Kabul that killed Zawahiri. Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen since the Taliban seized power.

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  Pakistan disallows airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flights

  India | November 03, 2021 13:30 IST

  Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, called the move 'unfortunate'.

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  ICAO acknowledges India's concerns about Pak's denial of airspace

  India | October 29, 2019 11:48 IST

  India had lodged a complaint with the ICAO against Pakistan for its refusal to give overflying access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flight heading o Saudi Arabia. 

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  Pakistan rejects request to let PM Modi use its airspace

  India | October 27, 2019 22:23 IST

  Earlier in September, Pakistan refused to let Modi use its airspace for his travel to the USA.

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  Pak denies usage of airspace for Modi's flight to US, India hits back

  India | September 18, 2019 22:36 IST

  Pakistan has denied permission for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flight to use its airspace during his visit to the United States later this week.

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  India not pleased with Pakistan's denial of airspace for President's flight; calls unilateral actions 'futile'

  India | September 07, 2019 23:29 IST

  Responding to a query on denial of overflight clearance to a VVIP special flight by Pakistan, Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affair, said, "We regret the decision of the government of Pakistan to deny overflight clearance for the VVIP special flight which is otherwise granted routinely by any other country. We call upon Pakistan to recognize the futility of such unilateral actions".