Airspace

Denmark drone chaos is a lesson for the future - analysis

The Russian invasion of Ukraine should have already led to better drone defenses in Europe. Now, the recent incidents in Poland, Denmark and other countries continue to be a wake-up call.

Helsing company presents the new air combat system CA-1 Europa in Tussenhausen
Local officials take pictures inside a school building that was damaged yesterday in what local authorities called a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the town of Foros, Crimea September 22, 2025.

NATO condemns Russia for Estonian airspace violation, vows to defend itself

 The official airplane of the Prime Minister Wing of Zion is seen parked at the Ben Gurion Airport on October 20, 2020

Netanyahu to alter flight path to US over ICC, political concerns - exclusive

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.

Turkey severs economic ties to Israel, closes airspace to gov't flights, arms shipments


Which airlines still fly over Iran and Yemen? - explainer

Despite the threats, some airlines continue to schedule flights through the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Yemen—regions with significant risks of missile fire and terrorist attacks.

Photo of a flight path from France showing the plane avoiding entering Iranian airspace.

Iraqi PM says Israel 'violated' airspace, insists even Iranian opposition supports regime

While condemning the war, al-Sudani asserted that the “deep-rooted regime” had many supporters and would not collapse quickly.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025.

FedEx resumes Israel services, imposes surcharge on select routes

The exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran had forced carriers to cancel or divert thousands of flights, shutting off much of the region's airspace.

 FedEx airplane.

WATCH: Iran launches missiles at US Mideast assets in retaliation for nuclear site strikes

Sirens were heard in Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Two US officials told Reuters that no US personnel were injured by the missile attacks.

 Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, in Qatar, June 23, 2025

NGOs call on gov't to reconsider decision to close Israeli airspace

Israeli airspace was closed by the government on Friday, after the Thursday night Israeli attacks on Iran

 Empty El Al Israel Airlines check-in counters are seen at Ben-Gurion Airport; illustrative.

Herzog scraps Azerbaijan visit after Turkey bans Israeli aircraft from airspace - report

Herzog was supposed to participate in the COP29 climate conference in the country on November 20, along with numerous other global leaders.

 Illustrative image of President Isaac Herzog in front of an Azerbaijani flag.

Did Israel breach Jordanian airspace while attacking Iran? Saturday morning flight raises tensions

Considering that Jordan played a positive role in defending against Iranian missile attacks on Israel last April, its response to an Israeli airspace breach is likely to be calculated.

 An F-35 flying at 40,000 feet.

Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

Major airlines are now flying over Afghanistan, considering it safer than routes over the Middle East amid escalating conflicts.

 THE ENTRANCE to British Airways HQ at London Heathrow. (20/4/2024)

Iran's flight warning issued to pilots due to 'gun firing exercises' - US aviation administration

According to the alert, gun firing exercises will occur from ground level up to 10,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL).

 The plane of Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is seen at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran May 28, 2023.

Jordan will not be a battlefield for Iran or Israel, foreign minister warns

In April, Jordan said it intercepted flying objects that entered its airspace as Tehran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel in the first direct retaliatory attack of its kind.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press conference, in Berlin, Germany, April 16, 2024.

EU's Air Safety Agency recommends caution in Israeli and Iranian air space

EASA said all affected airspaces - Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran - were closed by the relevant authorities during the relevant period.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.