Islamabad:
Pakistan has expanded the suspension of his airspace to Indian aircraft for another month, according to a fresh review issued by Pakistan Airport Authority (on) Thursday.
The air space ending – originally imposed on April 23 in the middle of increased tension with India – will now remain in force until August 23, according to the new message to Airmen (Notam) issued by the authority.
According to the message, all aircraft driven by Indian airlines or registered in India remains prevented from using Pakistani airspace. The ban also covers Indian-owned or rented civilian and military aircraft.
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The ban was only enforced after a flare between the two nuclear armed neighbors earlier this year. Although a ceasefire was broken through American mediation, the airspace limits are back in place.
Last month, the prohibition had expanded the ban until July 23, which confirmed its continued enforcement despite diplomatic backchannels.
The suspension has affected the westbound routes of Indian carriers markedly and forced them to adopt longer flights around Pakistan – a development that has led to increased fuel costs and travel times.
