Israel, Iran keep airspace shut amid escalating tensions; Jordan reopens skies

Jun 15, 2025

Israel and Iran's airspace remains closed due to the ongoing conflict between the two countries, while Jordan has reopened its airspace after a brief...

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

Aug 07, 2023

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday.

Cyprus closes airspace for aircraft from Russia

Feb 28, 2022

Nicosia [Cyprus], February 28 : Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the department of civil aviation of Cyprus on Monday announced that...

Israel closes airspace at Southern Airport after Houthi drone strike

Sep 07, 2025

A drone launched from Yemen struck the passenger hall at Ramon Airport near Eilat on Sunday, injuring one person with shrapnel and causing another...

Trump closes "above and surrounding" Venezuela's airspace "in its entirety"

Nov 29, 2025

Amid a growing row over drug trafficking with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump on Saturday closed the airspace "above and surrounding"...

Jordan, Iraq close airspace amid fears of Iranian counter-strike on Israel

Apr 13, 2024

Shortly before Iran launched drones towards Israel in response to its air strike on the latter's embassy in Syria, Jordan temporarily closed its airspace...