EASA revises bulletin and advises airlines not to operate in parts of Yemeni 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) 2017-07 R19 on 12 May 2026, covering Airspace of Yemen, Sana'a Flight Information Region (FIR OYSC), all altitudes, except all routes located in the maritime part of FIR SANAA (OYSC) east of route B400. Its first recommendation to EU and EASA-authorised operators reads: "Not operate in the airspace of Yemen, Sana'a FIR, at all altitudes and flight levels, except for all routes located in the maritime part of FIR SANAA (OYSC), east of route B400 (included), where operators are recommended to exercise caution at all flight levels". EASA gave its validity as until 31 October 2026, unless reviewed earlier. It replaced CZIB 2017-07 R18; EASA describes the change as: "The description part of the CZIB was updated. No other changes were introduced". CZIBs are EASA recommendations to airlines; binding bans come from national authorities or EASA safety directives.
- When
- 12 May 2026
- Where
- Yemen, Yemen
- 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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