EASA Urges Airlines to Avoid Iranian Airspace Amid Ongoing Risks

EASA Urges Airlines to Avoid Iranian Airspace Amid Ongoing Risks highlights updated safety warnings from the EU aviation regulator. On June 24, Reuters reported that EASA urged airlines to continue avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and to remain cautious across the region despite a framework deal between Washington and Tehran. EASA said violations of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remained possible, especially around the Strait of Hormuz and nearby airspace. The agency also extended its conflict-zone advisory until July 1, citing the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the potential for military activity affecting Lebanese airspace. Operators are told to consider risks when flying to or through Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.