EASA revises bulletin and advises airlines not to operate in parts of Saudi airspace at any altitude
Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
EASA issued Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) 2026-09 R1 on 9 October 2026, covering FIR Jeddah (OEJD), all altitudes and flight levels. Its first recommendation to EU and EASA-authorised operators reads: "Not operate, at all flight levels and altitudes, within the portions of the airspace of Saudi Arabia defined by the Jeddah FIR boundary and each of the lines connecting the following navigation points:". EASA gave its validity as until 16 November 2026, unless reviewed earlier. It replaced CZIB 2026-09; EASA describes the change as: "The description part was updated and recommendations have been revised to reflect the change in the risk area". CZIBs are EASA recommendations to airlines; binding bans come from national authorities or EASA safety directives.
- When
- 9 October 2026
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
- What
- airspace restriction
- Acting party
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. EASA published the bulletin under its own name.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-28 16:30 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
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| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 16:30 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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