airspace
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China confirms ‘unintended’ entry of airship into US airspace
Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed the “unintended” entry of a “civilian” airship into US airspace due to “force majeure”. According to previous media reports, a Chinese unmanned airship has been…
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Pakistan rejects allegations of US using its airspace for Zawahiri strike
Islamabad: The Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) has rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claims pertaining to “the US using Pakistani airspace” for the strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul last…
- Middle East
Oman refuses to open airspace to Israeli flights: Report
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday refused to allow Israeli flights to pass through its airspace, recognizing the intense Iranian pressure, Israeli media reported. According to a report by the Hebrew…
- Middle East
Israel downs drone likely launched by Hezbollah
Jerusalem: Israel said a drone was intercepted after crossing the border into its airspace, which was believed to be launched by Lebanon’s Hezbollah group. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces opening of airspace for all carriers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the opening of its airspace to all air carriers, including flights to and from Israel. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority said, in a statement on…
- World
Biden rushed to safe house after unauthorized plane violates airspace
Washington: US President Joe Biden was rushed to a safe house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware after a plane violated the airspace above the vacation home he owns in the small seaside town.…
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Germany closes airspace to Russia
New Delhi: Germany has announced that it would close its airspace to Russian aircraft amid Moscow’s military action in Ukraine, thus joining a growing list of European countries that have already imposed…
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Russia closes airspace after Ukraine airstrikes
New Delhi: Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency has suspended all flights to and from 12 airports in the south of the country. The move comes after Moscow revealed that it had launched…
