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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian-registered aircraft
Change
Pakistan extended a ban closing its airspace to aircraft registered in India until April 24.
Why it matters
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) extends the airspace closure for all aircraft registered in India. The restriction applies to aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators. Indian military flights are included in the ban. The NOTAM covers both the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions and remains in effect through April 24.
Implications
- · Flight plans for Indian-registered aircraft cannot include routes through Karachi or Lahore FIRs until April 24.
- · Routes that previously traversed Pakistan's Karachi or Lahore FIRs are unavailable for Indian-registered operators during the NOTAM period.
- · Indian military flights are prohibited from operating in Pakistan's airspace until April 24.
Who is affected
- · Indian commercial airlines
- · Indian military aviation
- · Airline route planners
- · Flight operations control
What to watch
- · April 24 — NOTAM expiration date
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