Keywords: Air Traffic


Security measures for U.S.-Iran talks cause flight disruptions at Zurich Airport

Flight operations at Zurich Airport experienced significant disruptions on Sunday after a technical issue linked to security arrangements for ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland affected air traffic control systems. According to Swiss aviation authorities, the problem emerged when a temporary......

Gulf Airlines restore flight operations after Iran conflict truce

Air travel across the Gulf region is gradually returning to normal as major airlines Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways resume more of their flight operations following a truce linked to tensions involving Iran. The gradual recovery comes after several months of disruption in Middle Eastern......

Iraq reopens its airspace following regional de-escalation

Iraq announced on Monday the reopening of its airspace to all incoming and outgoing flights after a temporary closure linked to rising regional tensions. The decision was confirmed by the country's civil aviation authorities, which stated that air traffic operations would gradually return to normal......

Morocco's air traffic surges 17.8% in March 2026, led by African and American routes

Morocco's air transport sector posted a 17.8% increase in passenger traffic in March 2026, a sharp acceleration compared to the 9.8% growth recorded during the same month a year earlier. The figures, released by the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts, confirm that the country's aviation......

Moroccan airports surpass 12 million passengers by the end of April 2026

Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a major regional travel hub after the country’s airports recorded more than 12 million passengers during the first four months of 2026. According to figures released by the National Airports Office (ONDA), Moroccan airports handled approximately......

Finland suspends flights at Helsinki Airport after drone threat alert

Air traffic at Helsinki Airport was temporarily suspended for several hours following a drone threat alert in southern Finland, raising concerns over regional security and airspace safety. Finnish authorities halted flights to and from the country’s main international airport during the early......

US receives 6,000 applications for air traffic control jobs in just 12 hours, officials say

The United States has seen an unexpectedly high level of interest in aviation careers, with thousands of applicants responding to a recent recruitment drive for air traffic control positions. According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the Federal Aviation Administration received around 6,000......

European aviation authority warns of safety risks as conflicts disrupt flight corridors

Europe’s top aviation safety regulator has expressed growing concern over risks to air travel as ongoing conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, continue to disrupt traditional flight paths. According to officials, the reduction in available air corridors has led to increased congestion in......

Tetouan airport records decline in air traffic at the start of the year

Air traffic at Tetouan Saniat R'mel Airport experienced a significant decline at the beginning of the year, according to the latest figures released by National Airports Office (Morocco). The airport handled 19,556 passengers in January, reflecting a sharp drop compared with the same period a year......