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Airspace Closure: What Happens When a Country Shuts Its Skies?

बिना अनुमति किसी देश के प्रतिबंधित एयरस्पेस में घुसना गंभीर मामला माना जाता है.

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News18•22-02-2026, 13:00

Airspace Closure: What Happens When a Country Shuts Its Skies?

•Bangladesh recently barred SpiceJet over outstanding payments, forcing longer routes for Indian flights.
•Every country has full rights over its airspace, deciding which flights can pass through.
•Airspace closure notices (NOTAM) are issued for security, political, financial, or natural disaster reasons.
•Accidental entry into restricted airspace leads to warnings, potential escort by fighter jets, and forced landing.
•Airlines must obtain overflight permission and adhere to strict flight plans to avoid violations.

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