Indian airspace will reopen for Pakistan planes after September 24, as New Delhi extends the closure. The neighbouring country has also extended the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft until September 24.
Both nations have issued separate Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) extending the airspace closures.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned, or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, with effect from April 30. Since then, India has been extending the closure.
The ban, part of various measures taken by the Indian government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, was initially till May 24 and subsequently extended every month.
Indian airspace will not be available for Pakistan registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Pakistan airlines/operators, including military flights, according to the NOTAM issued on August 22. The airspace will remain closed till 2359 hrs (UTC) on September 23, which translates to 0530 hrs (IST) on September 24.
The curbs, which were to be in place till August 24, have now been extended till September 24.
Generally, a NOTAM is a notice containing information that is essential for personnel involved in flight operations.
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