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  • 2024-31188 — Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in Specified Areas of the Sanaa Flight Information Region (FIR) (OYSC)
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106301
    Reading Time:about 33 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a rule extending the prohibition on certain flights in specific areas of the Sanaa Flight Information Region (FIR) in Yemen. This prohibition, which applies to U.S. air carriers and operators, is extended until January 7, 2028, due to significant safety risks stemming from regional conflicts and the presence of advanced weapons systems. The rule aims to protect U.S. civil aviation from the dangers posed by ongoing military tensions, particularly those involving Houthi forces. The FAA has determined that swift action is needed, therefore the usual public comment process has been bypassed for this rule.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure that U.S. airplanes don't fly in a part of the sky above Yemen until 2028 because it's too dangerous due to fighting and big scary weapons there. The FAA is doing this to keep everyone safe, even though they haven't explained all the costs or future impacts very clearly.

  • 2025-04846 — Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Territory and Airspace of Libya
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13070
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the rule that prohibits certain U.S. flights over Libya due to ongoing safety risks. This final rule will remain effective until March 20, 2028, as the FAA cites ongoing political and security instability. The prohibition covers U.S. air carriers, commercial operators, and others, except under specific circumstances involving foreign carriers. The FAA finds the extension necessary to protect U.S. civil aviation due to challenges like airspace deconfliction and the presence of advanced weaponry controlled by various factions within Libya.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure that planes from the U.S. don't fly over Libya because it's not safe there, and they're keeping this rule until 2028 to protect everyone.