Airspace Closure

FAA employees faced an unprecedented crisis on 9/11, grounding thousands of aircraft and helping coordinate the shutdown of U.S. airspace

The FAA launches BEYOND Phase 2, adding up to eight participants to expand advanced drone operations and support safer integration into US airspace

Zurich Airport handled 3.33 million passengers in July as strong summer demand met thunderstorms, airspace restrictions and flight delays

Mount Etna's eruption has once again forced airspace closures over Sicily, limiting arrivals to five per hour until 2 p.m. on Monday, two days after Catania Airport returned to full operation

Catania Airport has extended restrictions until August 13 at 04:00 PM local time as Mount Etna erupts, with ash and winds affecting airspace and disrupting arrivals and departures

Catania Airport has suspended arrivals until 5 p.m. on August 10 after volcanic ash from Mount Etna affected airspace southwest of the volcano

The FAA and Utah completed a hybrid-electric cargo flight demonstration, advancing efforts to integrate next-generation aircraft into U.S. airspace

Prague Airport has issued an update to travelers after EASA published new guidance for airlines operating in parts of the Middle East

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan has urged Americans to seek shelter immediately after reports of missiles, drones, or rockets in Jordanian airspace

AnimaWings has launched new promotions, with discounts on selected Mediterranean routes including Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and the French Riviera.

Following airspace reopening: The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens in Kuwait to travel only if safe, highlighting limited flight options, border crossing rules, and emergency preparedness

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the controversial decision to partially close the US airspace for 10 days has been canceled. "The FAA and DOW acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion"

Extraordinary, severe, and immediate flight restrictions for ten days in the southwestern United States, without explanation: El Paso airport completely closed, restrictions also in large areas of New Mexico. Authorities do not justify the decision, and warn against violating the ban

"End the shutdown now!": Amid ongoing chaos at US airports, U.S. Secretary of Transportation warns he may close parts of the airspace if the government shutdown does not end; airline stocks respond with sharp drops