UAE airspace stays shut to Qatar flights

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UAE airspace stays shut to Qatar flights

Dubai - 'Qatar aircraft are allowed to use the airspace located above international waters, managed by the UAE'

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Bernd Debusmann Jr.

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Published: Wed 9 Aug 2017, 11:16 PM

Last updated: Thu 10 Aug 2017, 1:18 AM

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has denied reporters that the country's airspace is open to Qatar-registered aircraft.

In a statement, the GCAA clarified that Qatar aircraft are allowed to use the airspace located above international waters, managed by the UAE, rather than UAE airspace itself.

The move is part of the GCAA's efforts to ensure smooth and safe air operations. Along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, the UAE last week granted the use of nine emergency routes for use by Qatari aircraft.


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