EASA also tightened guidance for Jordan, recommending that flights not operate in that airspace at any altitude, and extended a separate bulletin for Jordan until October 16. Additionally, the agency extended conflict-zone information bulletins for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman until November 16.
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EASA Advises Airlines to Avoid Saudi Airspace After Houthi Attacks
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Aircraft operators are being urged to bypass flight paths over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to minimize risks from a rise in Houthi military activity. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued the warning on Wednesday and stated it would continue to track whether the threat to carriers from EU member states in the region fluctuates, according to a bulletin on its website.
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