PAA extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft until May 24

The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month until May 24, marking a year of flight restrictions on India’s airlines. “Pakistani airspace will remain closed to Indian-registered aircraft, or Indian airlines/operators (including military flights),” a PAA Notice to Airmen (Notam) said. “This ban will now be effective till May 24, 2026 at 4:59am.” Pakistan’s airspace is divided into two flight information regions (FIRs) — Karachi an...