India extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft, including those operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines and the military, from entering Indian airspace. The restriction, issued through a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), will remain effective until the early hours of September 24, 2025.
This move came just two days after Pakistan prolonged its own ban on Indian carriers, aligning both countries’ airspace restrictions for another month. With this, the mutual closures are set to enter their fifth consecutive month.
The authority stated, “All aircraft operated by Indian airlines will not be allowed to use Pakistani airspace. The ban also remains in place for military and civilian aircraft that are Indian-owned or leased."
India’s latest NOTAM, issued on August 22, applies to all Pakistan-registered aircraft and mirrors previous restrictions, except for the updated timeline. The closure is estimated to remain in effect through September 23, 2025.
The restrictions were triggered after the Pahalgam terror attack in April, in which Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 civilians, sharply worsening ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.
Pakistan first closed its airspace to Indian aircraft on April 24 for a month, prompting India to respond on April 30 with a reciprocal ban on Pakistani airlines and aircraft. Since then, both nations have been extending the restrictions monthly through NOTAMs.
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