The skies of the Middle East will remain dangerous after July 1 – EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency circular containing strict regulations for civil aviation due to hidden threats in the skies over the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. According…
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European aviation regulators have formally extended heightened flight restrictions over the Middle East through mid-2026, signaling that the risk to civilian aircraft is now seen as structural rather than temporary. The directive covers a broad arc of airspace from Israel to Iran, reflecting a regional security environment that has shifted from open warfare to a persistent, low-grade military standoff. Airlines and insurers will need to treat this as a long-term operational constraint, not a short-term disruption.