Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announces temporary closure of airspace - Jordan News
Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announces temporary closure of airspace The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has announced a temporary closure of Jordanian airspace.
This precautionary measure is taken in light of the military escalation in the region. اضافة اعلان CARC Chief Commissioner Haitham Misto said in a statement today that the decision is in line with the international civil aviation standards and obligations relating to safety of flights. Misto noted that the decision is part of a precautionary measures taken by the authority to protect civil flights and passengers' safety. He said the decision will be continuously assessed and reviewed.
He stated that CARC is in contact with airlines to provide their passengers and stakeholders with the necessary information.
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