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Qatar halts air traffic amid rising regional tensions

Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic within its airspace as a precautionary measure to safeguard the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors. The decision comes in response to escalating security concerns across the Middle East, driven by growing instability in the region. The Qatari......

US airlines on alert as Middle East flights disrupted by Iran strikes

June 22 – Airlines in the United States are facing increased security concerns after American strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting several global carriers to reroute or suspend flights to and from major hubs like Dubai and Doha. This follows a surge in regional tensions marked......

Australia and New Zealand evacuate citizens and diplomats amid regional crisis

Australia has successfully evacuated a limited number of its citizens from Israel, while New Zealand has withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran, as both nations grapple with restricted access due to closed airspace in the region. Despite growing requests for assistance, the ability to conduct evacuations......

Morocco Strengthens Role in Sahara Airspace Management

Morocco has reportedly extended its control over parts of  Sahara's airspace, previously managed under Spanish authority. Sources indicate that this expansion covers approximately 15% to 20% of the region’s airspace. Spanish media outlet El Independiente reported that Morocco has unilaterally......

US Air Force Base Closes Airspace Amid Drone Sightings

Late Friday into early Saturday, the United States Air Force closed airspace over one of its most crucial military bases in Ohio due to drone sightings. The restricted airspace, which lasted for nearly four hours, was enacted to monitor drone activity detected near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The......

Spain on the Verge of Handing Over Control of Saharan Airspace to Morocco

In a significant development that could further solidify Morocco’s territorial sovereignty, Spain is reportedly preparing to delegate the management of air traffic services (ATS) within the Saharan airspace to Morocco. This shift would not only enhance the strategic partnership between the two......

Tensions Escalate as Chinese Surveillance Aircraft Breaches Japanese Airspace

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Japan has reported that a Chinese surveillance aircraft violated its airspace, marking the first known direct breach of this nature. The incident, which occurred on Monday at 11:29 local time, involved a Chinese Y-9 spy plane entering the airspace over......

China and Russia Conduct First Joint Bomber Patrol Near Alaska

In a bold display of military cooperation, China and Russia have executed their first joint bomber patrol over the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea, skirting the coast of Alaska. This unprecedented move, which took place on Wednesday, marks a significant escalation in the two nations' collaborative......

Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Spain and Morocco Discuss Airspace Management

In a bid to fortify their bilateral relations, Spain has confirmed engaging in talks with Morocco to negotiate the management of airspace over the Sahara region. This disclosure follows reports of two meetings held between the two nations over the past two years, aimed at bolstering cooperation in this......