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Israeli airspace

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation

EASA recommends airline operators avoid Israel, Lebanon, airspace, Transportation Ministry works to prove recommendation stems from outside interests and not security concerns.

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation

Ben-Gurion Airport returns to operation

The flight schedule for many airlines has changed, and passengers are advised to check their departure time before making their way to the airport.

Ben-Gurion Airport returns to operation

IDF scrambles fighter jets, downs aircraft near Syrian border

IAF fighters, helicopters scrambled after aircraft violates Israeli airspace from Syria.

IDF scrambles fighter jets, downs aircraft near Syrian border

'National defense airspace'

FAA closes some airspace in Montana

The move comes after an "unidentified object" was shot down over the Canadian territory of Yukon.

FAA closes some airspace in Montana

Israeli airlines seek to fly to Saudi Arabia this week

El Al and Arkia ask Saudi Arabia to begin allowing Israeli flights over its airspace as early as this week.

Israeli airlines seek to fly to Saudi Arabia this week

Ahead of normalization?

Saudi Arabia to open airspace to all carriers

No specific mention of Israel, but Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority announces the Kingdom's airspace will be opened for all air carriers.

Saudi Arabia to open airspace to all carriers

Report:

US to ban Russian flights from its airspace

Officials say US government will announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday.

US to ban Russian flights from its airspace

Eurocontrol warns: Avoid flying over eastern Mediterranean

European air traffic control agency warns airlines to exercise caution in Syrian region due to possible launch of air strikes by Friday.

Eurocontrol warns: Avoid flying over eastern Mediterranean

Saudi Arabia:

We didn't say flights to Israel could use our airspace

Saudi Arabia denies reports of permission to use airspace for travel to Israel.

We didn't say flights to Israel could use our airspace

US to Stop Managing Afghan Airspace by End of June

Contract from 2001 to run out as Afghan govt. refuses to pay for extension, making the country a de facto no-fly zone.

US to Stop Managing Afghan Airspace by End of June

Analysis: Jerusalem Is Israel's Heart, but Airspace Is Its Lungs

Netanyahu called Jerusalem 'Israel’s heart,' but Arutz Sheva's Mark Langfan notes Palestinians will never concede its 'lungs': airspace.

Analysis: Jerusalem Is Israel's Heart, but Airspace Is Its Lungs

Israel Tightens Procedures After Malaysia Mystery

Officials decide foreign aircraft must identify well before reaching Israeli airspace, as new details of missing flight emerge.

Israel Tightens Procedures After Malaysia Mystery

Israel to Reopen Airspace After Syria Strike

Israel is poised to lift a closure on its northern airspace imposed a day earlier as part of an alert that followed air strikes on Syria.

Israel to Reopen Airspace After Syria Strike

IDF Closes Off Northern Airspace to Civilian Flights

Arkia flights between Haifa and Eilat have been cancelled until May 9. IDF move due to Syria tension.

IDF Closes Off Northern Airspace to Civilian Flights

Iran Claims It Captured Another 'Enemy Drone'

Iran announced Saturday that it downed and captured another "enemy drone," the semi-official Fars News Agency reported.

Iran Claims It Captured Another 'Enemy Drone'

Iran Releases Footage Allegedly Extracted From US Drone

Iran has claimed that it has decoded and released footage on state television allegedly extracted from a CIA drone captured in 2011.

Iran Releases Footage Allegedly Extracted From US Drone

Iran Formally Accuses US of 'Illegal and Provocative Acts'

Iran has filed formal accusations against the U.S., accusing it of carrying out "illegal and provocative acts."

Iran Formally Accuses US of 'Illegal and Provocative Acts'

Russian Defense: Downed Turkish Aircraft on NATO Mission

Russian Defense Ministry official said downed Turkish aircraft violated Syrian airspace on an intelligence mission for the NATO.

Russian Defense: Downed Turkish Aircraft on NATO Mission

Turkey Accuses Israel of Violating Airspace

Turkey accused Israel on of violating the airspace of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Monday.

Turkey Accuses Israel of Violating Airspace