US Federal Aviation Administration "No Flights Over Afghan Airspace"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive banning all domestic commercial aircraft from flying over Afghan airspace.

On the 18th (local time), the FAA announced this measure, Bloomberg News reported.

According to the FAA, from now on, all U.S. commercial aircraft are generally prohibited from flying over Afghan airspace, and if flight is necessary, prior approval from the FAA must be obtained.

This FAA measure came as U.S. authorities are conducting evacuation operations for Americans within Afghanistan.

The FAA stated that aircraft carrying relief supplies and military aircraft are exempt from this flight ban.

Earlier, United Airlines announced on the 15th that it had suspended flights over Afghan airspace.

However, Bloomberg News reported that some U.S. airlines are still flying over Afghan airspace.

The outlet added, "It remains uncertain how many U.S. commercial aircraft will be affected by the FAA's directive."

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