INTERNATIONAL AIRSPACE
US proposes plan to scrap additional security checks for Indians at transit points
US and India collaborate to enhance aviation safety through streamlined security processes, improved passenger flow, and ongoing information exchange. The one-stop security concept offers benefits like enhanced safety, reduced costs, and shorter connection times, emphasizing proactive risk mitigation and continuous safety improvements.
Chinese fighter jets approached Dutch ship 'unsafely', Netherlands says
Chinese air force jets circled a Dutch frigate and approached a Dutch helicopter in the East China Sea in a potentially unsafe situation, according to the Netherlands' Defense Ministry.
Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Senior U.S. officials question Israel's U.S. weapons use, Biden's NSM requires Blinken's May 8 report. State Department divided on Gaza conflict with bureau-specific concerns, impending assessment deadline.
China announces activation of new aviation routes near Taiwan's restricted airspace
China's new air routes near Taiwan spark concerns over flight safety and military tensions. Grey zone tactics escalate disputes as China trespasses around Kinmen island, challenging Taiwan's territorial boundaries.
Middle East crisis: Civil aviation ministry asks airlines to carry out risk assessment on flight operations
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, airlines including Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo have altered flight paths to avoid Iranian airspace. The Civil Aviation Ministry has advised carriers to conduct their own risk assessments. The geopolitical situation may lead to longer routes, increased fuel costs, and potential airfare hikes for international flights.
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine; One missile enters Polish airspace
Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a series of deadly aerial attacks, with Sunday's strikes also coming a day after the Russian military said it had seized the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske, west of Bakhmut. A militant attack on a Moscow concert hall on Friday that killed at least 133 people also became a new flashpoint between the two arch-rivals. "Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram early Sunday.
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France says Russian forces threatened to shoot down surveillance aircraft patrolling the Black Sea
Russian forces threatened to shoot down a French surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea, highlighting Moscow's aggressive stance amid its Ukraine invasion. The incident, unprecedented for French pilots in the region, occurred in mid-November in international airspace. French defense minister Sebastien Lecornu described it as a return to Soviet-era aggressiveness, contrasting with Russia's behavior before the Ukraine invasion. French AWACS flights in the area aim to defuse tensions if intercepted by Russian planes, but encounters are rare.
IndiGo cancels some flights due to airspace curbs around Delhi airport
In a statement, the airline said that due to flypast rehearsals for the Republic Day parade, airspace restrictions have been imposed around Delhi airport from January 19 to January 26. "Consequently, rescheduling and cancellations of some IndiGo flights during these dates have been carried out. Passengers on impacted flights have been informed of the change in status and have been offered alternate options or refunds," it said.
Republic Day: Airspace curbs in national capital for 11 days starting from Jan 19
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, according to an official. The restrictions, which will be in force till January 29, will not impact scheduled flights.
Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran amid 'airspace violation' dispute
Pakistan has recalled its ambassador from Iran and suspended ongoing and planned visits following an "unprovoked violation" of its airspace by Iran. The move comes after an Iranian air strike resulted in the death of two children in Pakistan. The Pakistani foreign office called the incident a "blatant breach of Pakistan's sovereignty" and stated that it violated international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Nepal blames pilot error for January crash that killed 72
The Yeti Airlines service was flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a gateway for religious pilgrims and trekkers, when it crashed on descent. The ATR 72 with 68 passengers and four crew plummeted into a steep gorge, smashed into pieces and burst into flames as it approached its destination. Six children and 15 foreigners were among those killed.
Bringing international flights to Srinagar's Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport
Airlines say that facilities in Srinagar Airport have not kept pace with the growth in tourists. Despite facing regular weather disruptions, the airport doesn’t have an advanced instrument landing (ILS) that can allow low-visibility landing. Aircraft movement is restricted to four arrivals and four departures per hour due to the sensitivity of the airport
S Korea lodges protests over Russia, China air defence zone intrusion
South Korea protested against China and Russia after military aircraft from both nations intruded into its air defence zone without prior notice. The Defence Ministry expressed regret over the incident, as the planes flew near sensitive areas. Both South Korea and Japan responded by deploying fighter jets. While the zone isn't recognized by Moscow and Beijing, they've expressed different perspectives on its status, citing it as non-territorial and advocating for freedom of movement.
UK flights disrupted after snag in air-traffic control system
Britain's air traffic control system experienced a breakdown on Monday, causing delays for thousands of air travelers. National Air Traffic Services said it was facing an unexplained technical issue that could delay flights. The issue resulted in slow takeoffs and landings across the UK, with airports advising passengers to expect cancellations and delays.
Air-Traffic Control outage causes chaos for UK travelers; here's the latest
UK air traffic control faced turmoil with a system outage causing extensive flight delays and cancellations. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) resolved the glitch impacting major airports, highlighting the necessity of efficient aviation systems to avoid disruptions.
International aircrafts’ travel times set to come down as Afghan airspace to open up after 2 years
Since August 2021, flights between the western and eastern regions, including northern India, have taken longer routes to circumvent Afghanistan airspace. These diversions added approximately half an hour of flying time. The situation further escalated last summer when Russia's attack on Ukraine prompted additional airspace restrictions, leading to Western carriers avoiding Russian airspace altogether. With the recent reopening of Afghanistan's airspace for overflights, one section of the congested air route is finally relieved.
Planes in place, now the airspace
In tandem with India's status as the world's largest arms buyer, commercial aviation should create wider pathways into aerospace for the country. This leverage also comes in handy for rewiring bilateral arrangements with the US and the EU, India's largest trading partners.
Diverted Air India jet lands in middle of Russia airspace dispute
The potential impact is far-reaching because one flight between Europe and Asia generates three throughout the network as passengers take connecting flights, according to Brussels-based air traffic control body Eurocontrol. While U.S., European and Japanese carriers have stopped flying over Russia, Air India and some Gulf-based and Chinese airlines continue to do so, making flying times shorter and giving them a cost edge over competitors.
Diverted Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace row
The disagreements put a spotlight on the strategic and geographic importance of Russia in the global aviation world as it offers the most direct flying path between the West and the East - an important factor for carriers to keep costs down. An influential trade body with roots in the development of civil aviation after World War Two, IATA has been at the forefront of efforts to create a seamless global architecture for civil aviation.
PIA aircraft strays in Indian airspace for 10 mins after failing to land in Lahore
The PIA flight PK248, which returned from Muscat on May 4 at 8 pm, failed to land at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore due to the heavy rain, The News reported.
Leaked US intelligence documents reveal presence of 4 additional Chinese spy balloons: Report
Questions still linger on the true capabilities of the one that flew over the continental United States in January and February, according to previously unreported top-secret intelligence documents.
Taiwan says China planning to close airspace amid military drills
When asked about an earlier Reuters report on the airspace's closing, Yan Yu-hsien, deputy chief of the general staff for intelligence from Taiwan's defence ministry, said the "no-fly zone" would fall within the country's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), about 85 nautical miles north of its shores.
US considering ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace
Airlines with home nations that are not involved in the conflict in Ukraine, such as China Eastern, Emirates, and Air India, have seen a spike in revenue because they can fly the shortest route without having to go around Russia's extensive territory. American carriers, on the other hand, have had to conduct long-haul flights with dozens of vacant seats in the aim of making the jet light enough to avoid refuelling on the more circuitous routes required to circumvent no-go zones, according to airline sources quoted by Russia Today.
'Spy balloon' in US airspace: China urges for "cool headed" handling of unexpected situation
China's Foreign Ministry said, "Maintaining contact and communication at all levels is an important common understanding reached by the Chinese and US presidents at their meeting in Bali. One of the tasks of the diplomatic teams on both sides is to properly manage bilateral relations, particularly to manage some unexpected situations in a cool-headed and prudent manner."
Explained: What is NOTAM system & how its failure led to mass flight delays in the US?
The outage forced FAA to put a halt on all domestic departures until 9 am Eastern time while it tested whether crews had managed to restore the system and bring it back online. Speaking to reporters, President Joe Biden said that he had been briefed by the transportation secretary and that "aircraft can still land safely, just not take off right now."
U.S. flights beginning to resume after FAA system outage
U.S. flights were slowly beginning to resume departures after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scrambled to fix a system outage overnight that impacted thousands of flight.
China intercepted jet in international airspace: Australia PM Anthony Albanese
China's defence ministry spokesman Tan Kefei said Tuesday that the Australian P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft came near the airspace of the disputed Paracel Islands -- known as Xisha in China.
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