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4/ Jordan Seeks Removal of EASA Conflict Zone Advisory on Its Airspace
Amman, Nov. 13 (Petra)-- Chairperson of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Captain Daifallah Al-Farajat, announced on Friday that the commission has formally approached the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), requesting a review of the removal of its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) concerning Jordanian airspace, ahead of the bulletin's scheduled periodic review on November 16. Al-Farajat said the move comes as part of the commission's intensive diplomatic and technical efforts to strengthen international confidence in the safety and stability of Jordanian airspace. He noted that, in its official communication, the commission stressed that the recommendations contained in EASA's latest bulletins do not impose any ban on operating flights to Jordanian airports or flying over the Kingdom's airspace. Rather, the decision is left to individual airlines based on their own risk assessments and approved contingency plans. The CARC chairperson added that the Amman Flight Information Region (Amman FIR) is already witnessing a notable and accelerating return of several major international and European airlines, which have resumed flights and overflights through Jordanian airspace. These include British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss, Condor and Euro-wings, as well as major international air cargo operators such as AeroLogic and DHL. Al-Farajat said the resumption of operations by these major carriers represents an international vote of confidence in the efficiency of Jordan's aviation safety and air navigation procedures, reflecting continued improvements in the country's operational environment. He expressed hope that EASA's upcoming review would result in the complete lifting of the current advisory, which would encourage more foreign airlines to resume direct flights to Jordanian airports. Such a move, he added, would help boost tourism, support the national economy and consolidate Jordan's position as a safe and vibrant regional air transport hub. //Petra// MF
13/11/2026 11:02:54
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