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Zawya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Jordan closes airspace amid regional escalation
AMMAN — Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission Haitham Misto on Saturday night announced the closure of the Kingdom's airspace for inbound, outbound and transiting airplanes. The closure of airspace on Saturday night came after it was reopened on the same day. Jordan reopened its airspace at 7:30am on Saturday, following a temporary closure on Friday that suspended all inbound, outbound, and transit flights as a precaution amid escalating regional tensions. Misto noted that the closure was in accordance with international aviation safety agreements, including the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, which governs air navigation safety standards. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan News
5 days ago
- Jordan News
Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission Decides to Reopen Jordanian Airspace - Jordan News
Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission Decides to Reopen Jordanian Airspace Captain Haitham Misto, Chief Commissioner of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), announced on Sunday that Jordan has reopened its airspace to civil aviation traffic following a risk assessment conducted by the Commission. اضافة اعلان He emphasized that the closure decisions taken since the onset of the recent events were tactical and temporary, aimed at addressing specific short-term concerns. In a statement to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Misto noted that the Commission continues to closely monitor developments in the region and assess their potential risks to civil aviation, in order to make informed decisions regarding the continued opening or possible closure of the airspace. He added that airlines have been notified of the decision to reopen the airspace so they can resume scheduled flights and redirect those previously diverted to alternate destinations back to Amman. Misto stressed that the Commission will make appropriate decisions regarding air traffic based on ongoing developments and their impact on civil aviation, prioritizing the safety of travelers. The Commission had temporarily closed Jordan's airspace on Saturday evening, suspending all incoming, outgoing, and transiting flights as a precaution due to the escalating regional tensions. Misto explained that the closure decision aligns with international civil aviation safety agreements, including the Chicago Convention, which governs rules of air navigation and flight safety. He reaffirmed that airspace safety and the safety of passengers remain top priorities for the Commission, and that all decisions are made within its precautionary protocols. — (Petra)
Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Jordan Aviation: Airspace open to flights
Published June 15th, 2025 - 08:08 GMT ALABWABA - Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, Haitham Misto, announced on Sunday that Jordanian airspace reopened at 4:00 a.m. local time, following a security and risk assessment of the airspace, Al Mamlaka reported on Sunday morning. Haitham Misto said that a number of airlines, such as Royal Jordanian, diverted their flights when airspace was closed due to the unrest and exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran. However, he added that the flights which were diverted are currently on their way back to Jordanian airports. "All airlines have been informed of the decision to reopen Jordanian airspace in order to resume their scheduled flights and return flights that were diverted to other destinations when the airspace was closed to Amman again," Jordan's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission head said. Meanwhile, Israel will keep its airspace closed for the third consecutive day amid ongoing escalation with Iran. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Jordan News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announces temporary closure of airspace - Jordan News
Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announces temporary closure of airspace The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has announced a temporary closure of Jordanian airspace. This precautionary measure is taken in light of the military escalation in the region. اضافة اعلان CARC Chief Commissioner Haitham Misto said in a statement today that the decision is in line with the international civil aviation standards and obligations relating to safety of flights. Misto noted that the decision is part of a precautionary measures taken by the authority to protect civil flights and passengers' safety. He said the decision will be continuously assessed and reviewed. He stated that CARC is in contact with airlines to provide their passengers and stakeholders with the necessary information.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon reopen airspace as Israel, Iran trade fire
AMMAN: Jordan, Syria and Lebanon reopened their airspace on Saturday, a day after imposing closures as Israel and Iran traded fire. All three countries neighbour Israel, but only Jordan has formal diplomatic relations with it. Syria was long ruled by Bashar al-Assad, an ally of Iran, but has since his ouster in December been led by Islamist former rebels. Lebanon hosts Hezbollah, a militant group that was battered in a war with Israel that ended in late 2024. Since then, the government has worked to implement a ceasefire under whose terms Hezbollah must hand over its arsenal and withdraw from areas near the Israeli border. 'Jordan has reopened its airspace starting 7:30 am (0430 GMT),' the chairman of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, Haitham Misto, said in a statement. Lebanon's Transport Minister Fayez Rassamni announced the reopening of the country's airspace from 10:00 am (0700 GMT) Saturday. In Syria, the aviation authority also announced the reopening of the country's airspace to civilian aircraft.
