`We Have Maintained Status Quo`: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu After India Extends Airspace Ban On Pakistan Flights-OxBig News Network

After India prolonged the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) limiting its airspace for Pakistani plane and airways until June 23, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated on Friday that the federal government has “maintained the established order” on the matter.

Naidu stated the federal government has merely maintained the prevailing standing. “The NOTAM has been prolonged. We have maintained the established order…” he advised reporters.

This comes amid heightened safety issues and up to date incidents involving Pakistani airspace.

Separately, on the revocation of safety clearance to Turkish agency Celebi Airport Services, the Civil Aviation Minister assured that airport operations throughout the nation stay unaffected.

“For the time being, on grounds of nationwide safety, we have eliminated the Turkish gamers from floor dealing with providers, cargo providers…we aren’t seeing any downside within the operations. We are going to take steering from the safety companies on this regard…” he stated.

Celebi was liable for dealing with about 70 per cent of floor operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, together with passenger dealing with, load management, cargo providers, postal providers, warehouse administration, and bridge operations. It additionally operated at a number of airports throughout India.

Earlier within the day, India introduced the extension of the ban on closure of its airspace for Pakistani plane until June 23.

India has prolonged NOTAM for Pakistan flights for one month, which will likely be in impact until June 23, 2025.

The Ministry said, “Indian airspace isn’t permitted for ACFTs registered in Pakistan and ACFTs operated/owned or leased by Pakistani airways/operators, together with navy flights.”

Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that IndiGo’s Delhi-Srinagar flight (6E 2142), which was caught in a sudden hailstorm close to Pathankot on May 21, was denied entry into Pakistani airspace, which was sought by the pilot to keep away from turbulence.

According to the crew’s assertion to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot’s request was dismissed by the Lahore Air Traffic Control.

“On 21.05.2025, Indigo A321 Neo plane VT-IMD operated flight 6E-2142 (Delhi -Srinagar). While cruising at FL360, plane entered hailstorm and extreme turbulence close to Pathankot. As per the crew assertion, they requested Northern management (IAF) for deviation in direction of left (International Border) resulting from climate on the route; nonetheless, it was not permitted,” the DGCA stated.”

Later, the crew contacted Lahore to enter their airspace to keep away from the climate, however the identical was refused too,” it added.