Jordan requests EASA to lift conflict zone bulletin for Jordanian airspace

The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission has formally requested the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to lift the Conflict Zone Information Bulletin regarding Jordanian airspace. This formal request comes ahead of a scheduled periodic review of the bulletin set for November 16, 2026. The commission aims to improve international perceptions of the safety and stability of the airspace within the country.

Strengthening regional aviation confidence

Captain Daifallah Al-Farajat, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, stated that the move aims to bolster international confidence in the safety and stability of Jordanian airspace. The official request seeks to address the current Conflict Zone Information Bulletin, which is a notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency regarding airspace in conflict zones.

The current recommendations from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency do not mandate a ban on flights to Jordanian airports or flights over Jordanian airspace. Instead, the agency leaves such decisions to individual airlines. These airlines make their own determinations based on their specific risk assessments and contingency plans. By requesting the removal of the bulletin, the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission intends to streamline the decision-making process for international carriers.

Status of international airline operations

Several international airlines have already resumed flights or transit through the Amman Flight Information Region. These carriers include British Airways, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss. The resumption of these routes indicates that many operators are already managing risks according to their internal protocols.

Additional airlines that have resumed operations in the region include Edelweiss, Condor, and Eurowings. The aviation sector also sees activity from global cargo carriers. Both AeroLogic and DHL have resumed operations within the region, demonstrating that both passenger and freight transport are returning to the area. The continued presence of these carriers supports the argument for a formal lifting of the warning.

Economic and tourism implications

Lifting the warning is expected to provide significant support to the tourism sector in Jordan. The removal of the bulletin is anticipated to strengthen the national economy by facilitating easier access for international travelers. Furthermore, the commission expects the move to reinforce the position of Jordan as a regional air transport hub.

The timing of the request is strategic, as it coincides with the scheduled periodic review of the bulletin on November 16, 2026. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission is working to ensure that the regulatory environment reflects the actual safety conditions of the airspace to support national interests and regional connectivity.

Glossary

• European Union Aviation Safety Agency — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Commission responsible for civil aviation safety in the European Union. It performs functions such as certification, regulation, standardisation, investigation, and monitoring.