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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran airspace for three hours on Thursday
Egypt has instructed all of its airlines to avoid Iranian air space for a three-hour period in the early morning on Thursday amid tension between Israel and Iran.
The NOTAM, a safety notice provided to pilots on Wednesday, says the instruction would be in effect from 0100 to 0400 GMT. It provides no further details as to why the notice was issued.
“All Egyptian carriers shall avoid overflying Tehran (Flight information Region) FIR. No flight plan will be accepted overflying such territory,” the notice says, referring to the three-hour period provided.
