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airspace news

Airspace above metro corridors to be opened for development: Manohar Lal

Manohar Lal said the move could help create cost-effective housing integrated with public transport. (Representative photo)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:07 am IST

Finland says unidentified drone suspected of violating airspace

Russia's defence ministry said Sunday military air defence units intercepted 334 Ukrainian drones during the night across about 15 regions.
Published on May 03, 2026 01:24 pm IST

China bans civil aviation from airspace twice the size of Taiwan for 40 days

While China has not specified the reason for the ban, an expert said that “there is no possible use other than military” for this type of airspace restriction.
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 09:59 pm IST

Spain says it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

New War Setback For Trump: US Jets Headed To Iran Will Have To Reroute As NATO Ally Closes Airspace?
Published on Mar 30, 2026 11:09 pm IST

More Indians cross over from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan

FILE: Passengers with their luggage at the airport as the second repatriation flight in Beirut. (@IndiaInLebanon X/ANI Photo)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 11:22 pm IST

UAE reopens airspace after closure amid Iran missile threats

An Emirates aircraft flies past plumes of smoke from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. Missiles and drone attacks hit across the UAE, with a drone-related incident sparking a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport that disrupted travel, while a missile killed a civilian in Abu Dhabi.
Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:19 pm IST

Switzerland shuts airspace for US military jets amid Iran war, cites neutrality

Switzerland closed its airspace for US military flights, citing its tradition of neutrality in armed conflicts.
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 09:00 am IST

Pakistan closes certain air routes for military exercises involving jets

The decision has been taken due to expected military exercises involving fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force, during which various sectors of the Karachi and Lahore FIRs.
Updated on Mar 03, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Westbound flights from India ‘extremely difficult now’, says ex-Jet Airways CEO

Emirates airplanes are parked at the Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
Published on Mar 01, 2026 04:48 pm IST

A look at flights suspended, airports and airspaces closed amid strikes on Iran

US and Israel attack Iran: Smoke billows from the Azadi Square area following the pre-emptive strike from Israel and the United States, in Tehran on Saturday. (WANA via Reuters/ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Iran, Israel shut airspace as tensions escalate following Tehran strike

Communications were cut off in Iran following the attack.
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 01:19 pm IST

Tensions rise in South China sea after Chinese drone violates Taiwan's airspace

All four Chinese sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.
Published on Jan 25, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Shut since Pahalgam attack, Pak extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till Feb

The airspace closure applies from ground level up to unlimited altitude. (Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 21, 2026 01:11 am IST

‘Flights can resume’: Sean Duffy shares update on Caribbean airspace restriction

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, after the FAA announced that it will reduce flights by 10 per cent at 40 major airports nationwide, amid air traffic control staffing shortages resulting from the federal government shutdown.
Updated on Jan 04, 2026 02:55 pm IST

Trump says airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after speaking to troops via video from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Published on Nov 29, 2025 08:06 pm IST

After Poland, now Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace

In February, Romania's upper house of parliament adopted a law that makes it possible for the country to shoot down drones breaching its airspace
Published on Sept 14, 2025 01:15 am IST

India extends airspace closure for Pakistani aircraft till September 24

This comes after Islamabad extended till September 24 the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft.
Updated on Aug 23, 2025 01:02 pm IST

Pak lost nearly 127 crore after closing airspace to India in 2 months: Report

Pakistan shut its airspace to all Indian airlines on April 24
Updated on Aug 10, 2025 09:13 am IST

Musician flying Qatar Airways to Doha recounts 7-hour wait on Istanbul tarmac

David Scott, aka The Kiffness, spent 7 hours in Istanbul after his flight to Doha was diverted
Updated on Jun 24, 2025 09:34 am IST

Which countries have closed their airspace amid Iran-US escalation? Full list

Gulf nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, have closed their airspace following Iran's attack on the Al Udeid US military base.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 01:18 am IST

Jordan military says it intercepted drones, missiles in its airspace

Jordan had earlier said it would not allow its airspace to be violated and vowed not to become a "battleground" in any regional conflict.
Published on Jun 13, 2025 05:07 pm IST

Over 15 Air India flights diverted, returning amid Iran airspace closure

Air India announced diversions of over 15 flights in view of the safety of the passengers.
Updated on Jun 13, 2025 10:12 am IST

IAF assisted IndiGo flight after Pak denied airspace amid turbulence: Report

Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight that hit turbulence mid-air due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the "emergency" to air traffic control at Srinagar
Updated on May 23, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Andaman airspace closed for 3 hours for weapon test, another one tomorrow

Andaman airspace closed for three hours on Friday for high-altitude missile testing
Updated on May 23, 2025 02:11 pm IST

Pakistan used civilian planes as shield when it targeted India with drones

Centre said Pakistan knew that India would launch a swift air defence response.
Updated on May 10, 2025 05:20 am IST

India closes airspace for Pakistani flights days after Pahalgam terror attack

India has shut the airspace for airlines from Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack
Updated on May 01, 2025 02:30 am IST

North Korea threatens to shoot down US spy planes violating its airspace

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 03:25 am IST

IAF aircraft, navy ship positioned for Sudan evacuation, says MEA

There are about 2,800 Indian nationals in Sudan, according to the website of the Indian embassy in Khartoum. (AFP)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:27 am IST

After Russia bombs own city, explosive device found at same site

This photo shows the site of the crater after an explosion in Belgorod, Russia.
Published on Apr 23, 2023 03:07 am IST

China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone in northern Taiwan

People watch a fight information board, as China's no fly and no shipping zone comes into force in East China Sea to the north of Taiwan.
Published on Apr 16, 2023 08:40 am IST