Middle East Airspace Reopens Post-Ceasefire; EASA, FAA Restrictions Remain

A US-Iran ceasefire reopened key Middle East airspace, but EASA and FAA restrictions on overflights persist, forcing airlines to maintain costly detours.

Apr 9, 2026•4 min

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Airspace ManagementEASAFAAConflict ZoneFlight Operations

Regulatory

Air India Returns Vancouver Flight After Deploying Wrong Boeing 777

Air India's Vancouver flight AI185 returned to Delhi after 8 hours due to deploying a Boeing 777-200LR that lacked clearance for Canadian airspace.

Mar 21, 2026•4 min

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Air IndiaBoeing 777Flight OperationsAviation RegulationAI185

Airlines

Indian Airlines Cautiously Resume Limited Flights to West Asia

Air India and Air India Express are resuming limited flights to Jeddah and Muscat amid ongoing regional conflict and airspace safety reassessments.

Mar 11, 2026•4 min

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Air IndiaAir India ExpressWest AsiaAirspace SafetyFlight Operations

Airlines