Dubai cancels flights to Iran amid regional tensions and airspace concerns | World News

Dubai cancels multiple flights to Iran amid regional disruptions / Image: file In a swift response to shifting regional dynamics, Friday, January 9, 2026, became a day of unexpected “grounding” for hundreds of travelers. At least six major flights scheduled to depart from Dubai to various Iranian hubs were abruptly cancelled. According to data from […]

1,200 border breaches, 712 airspace incursions: Afghanistan cites years of Pakistani aggression; asserts right to self-defence

Afghanistan cites years of Pakistani aggression; asserts right to self-defence Afghan sources on Saturday accused the Pakistani military of repeatedly violating Afghanistan’s border, saying Islamabad breached Afghan territory over 1,200 times and its airspace on 710 occasions in the past four years. The allegations come amid a deadly escalation along the Durand Line following Pakistani […]

‘Flying with lights on’: Denmark’s Aalborg airport shut after drones spotted in airspace; flights affected

Denmark’s Aalborg airport, which serves both commercial and military flights, was closed early Thursday after drones were spotted in its airspace, police said, two days after Copenhagen airport experienced a similar disruption.Northern Jutland police said, “more than one drone was seen near Aalborg airport, flying with lights on,” Reuters reported. The drones were first detected […]

‘I do’: Donald Trump supports Nato shooting down Russian jets violating airspace; stops short of committing US forces

US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Nato member nations should shoot down Russian planes that violate their airspace. He made the remarks while meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of a UN summit as tensions over the Ukraine war continue to rise.“Yes, I do,” Trump responded when asked by a reporter […]

Nato allies and Russia clash at UN over airspace intrusions

Nato allies accused Russia at the United Nations on Monday of violating the alliance’s air space in Estonia and Poland – actions that Britain said risked triggering an armed conflict.Confronting Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Your reckless actions risk direct armed confrontation between Nato and […]

Denmark’s Copenhagen airport shut: 2-3 unidentified drones sighted in airspace; several flights diverted

Danish police patrol at Copenhagen Airport, Denmark (AP photo) Denmark’s Copenhagen airport was closed on Monday after unidentified drones were observed nearby, forcing around 15 flights to be diverted, police and airport officials told AFP. “The airspace over Copenhagen airport has been closed since 8:30 pm (1830 GMT) due to two to three unidentified drones. […]

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia’s airspace sets new record with over 140,000 flights | World News

Saudi Arabia set historic records for air traffic during the Hajj 1446 AH (2025) season/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s airspace recorded over 140,000 domestic and international air movements during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), an 8% increase from last year. Key operational milestones included a single-day record of 2,338 air traffic movements and 74,902 arrivals in […]

London airspace shut: All outbound UK flights hit by air traffic control ‘technical issue’

London Heathrow Airport (File photo) A “technical failure” resulted in the closure of London airspace on Wednesday.“The London control area is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues,” Eurocontrol, the EU-wide air traffic control agency, said, according to Telegraph.(This is a developing story. Check again for details) Source link

Airspace incursion near Trump’s golf course: Plane violates restriction; escorted out by F-16

US President Donald Trump (Image credit: AP) A NORAD fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft which entered the restricted airspace above Bedminster, New Jersey, where US President Donald Trump is spending the 4th July holiday weekend, on Saturday afternoon.“NORAD intercepted a plane violating a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Bedminster, NJ on July 5, 2025. […]

Iran-Israel conflict: Qatar closes airspace; Iran fires missiles targeting US airbase in Al Udeid

Qatar authorities temporarily suspended its air traffic across the country on Monday, citing the “safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors”.The ministry of foreign affairs stressed that they are closely and continuously “monitoring the situation” and coordinating with international partners.“The competent authorities announce the temporary suspension of air traffic in the country’s airspace, as part […]