Aviation Safety
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Afghanistan
Airlines Resume Limited Afghanistan Airspace Crossings Despite Safety Concerns
DID Press: Several international airlines have resumed limited use of Afghanistan’s airspace in recent months, seeking to reduce flight times and fuel consumption. Following the widespread suspension of transit flights through Afghan airspace in 2021, some international carriers have gradually…
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Government
Yemen’s Houthi Forces Warn Airlines Against Using Saudi Airports, Airspace
DID Press: Yahya Saree, spokesperson for Yemen’s armed forces affiliated with the Houthi movement, has warned airlines, airport staff, aviation specialists and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports or airspace, saying the areas could be targeted amid ongoing military operations.…
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Economy
Pakistan Cargo Plane Crashes in Gulf of Oman
DID Press: A Pakistani cargo aircraft carrying five people crashed into the Gulf of Oman while en route from Sharjah to Karachi after reportedly experiencing a sudden navigation system malfunction. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. According to…
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