International Civil Aviation Morning Briefing | Israel to open its airspace on March 8; FAA seeks to further reduce flight volume at Chicago airport.
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Civil Aviation Resource Network, March 6, 2026: Civil Aviation News Breakfast brings you timely and high-quality civil aviation information!
1. Israel to Open Airspace on March 8
According to Ynetnews, Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced that Israel will open its airspace on March 8, allowing flights to depart. She stated on Thursday that the opening of flight departures "depends on the security situation."
2. Syria Opens Mediterranean-Aleppo Air Corridor, Potentially Helping Alleviate Regional Traffic Congestion
According to Reuters, the head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority stated on Thursday that Syria has opened a recently reopened air corridor from the northern city of Aleppo to the Mediterranean Sea for use by foreign airlines and the Syrian national airline. Omar Khosari, head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, stated that this route aims to provide a safe flight path for aircraft traveling to and from Aleppo, and any airline that "meets international safety standards" can use it.
3. Azerbaijan Closes Southern Airspace Near Iran for 12 Hours
According to Reuters, Azerbaijan stated that it has closed part of its southern airspace after four Iranian drones crossed its border. The airspace will be closed for 12 hours, according to a NOTAM issued by Azerbaijan.
4. Etihad Airways to Resume Limited Commercial Flights from March 6
According to Reuters, Etihad Airways said in a statement on Friday that it will resume limited commercial flights between Abu Dhabi and major destinations including Cairo, Delhi, London, Frankfurt, New York, Paris, Moscow, Toronto, and Zurich from March 6 to 19.
5. Middle East Conflict Devastates Air Cargo, Stranding Goods from Fresh Produce to Aircraft Parts
According to Reuters, the Middle East conflict has led to limited cargo capacity and increased freight rates, bringing the transport of various goods, from fresh agricultural products to aircraft parts, to a standstill. US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran have grounded passenger and cargo flights in the region, including two of the world's largest cargo hubs-Doha and Dubai. Data from aviation logistics consulting firm Aevean shows this has led to a 22% decrease in global air cargo capacity.
6. FAA Seeks Further Cuts to Chicago O'Hare Airport Flights
According to a Reuters report on Thursday, citing sources, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has informed airlines that it intends to further reduce the number of flights at Chicago O'Hare Airport this summer, building on its initial flight reduction plan announced last week. Last week, the FAA proposed limiting daily flights to 2,800, lower than the previously announced 3,080 daily flights for the summer, but higher than last summer's 2,680 daily flights.
