We Have Maintained Status Quo: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu After India Extends Airspace Ban On Pakistan Flights

After India prolonged the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) proscribing its airspace for Pakistani plane and airways until June 23, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu mentioned on Friday that the federal government has “maintained the status quo” at the topic.

Naidu mentioned the federal government has merely maintained the prevailing standing. “The NOTAM has been extended. We have maintained the status quo…” he instructed journalists.

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

Separately, at the revocation of safety clearance to Turkish company Celebi Airport Services, the Civil Aviation Minister confident that airport operations around the nation stay unaffected.

“For the time being, on grounds of national security, we’ve removed the Turkish players from ground handling services, cargo services…we are not seeing any problem in the operations. We are going to take guidance from the security agencies in this regard…” he mentioned.

Celebi was once chargeable for dealing with about 70 in keeping with cent of floor operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, together with passenger dealing with, load keep an eye on, shipment services and products, postal services and products, warehouse control, and bridge operations. It additionally operated at more than one 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 shall be in impact until June 23, 2025.

The Ministry said, “Indian airspace is not approved for ACFTs registered in Pakistan and ACFTs operated/owned or leased by Pakistani airlines/operators, including military flights.”

Earlier on Wednesday, it was once reported that IndiGo’s Delhi-Srinagar flight (6E 2142), which was once stuck in a unexpected hailstorm close to Pathankot on May 21, was once denied access into Pakistani airspace, which was once sought through the pilot to steer clear of turbulence.

According to the team’s observation to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot’s request was once brushed aside through the Lahore Air Traffic Control.

“On 21.05.2025, Indigo A321 Neo aircraft VT-IMD operated flight 6E-2142 (Delhi -Srinagar). While cruising at FL360, aircraft entered hailstorm and severe turbulence near Pathankot. As per the crew statement, they requested Northern control (IAF) for deviation towards left (International Border) due to weather on the route; however, it was not approved,” the DGCA mentioned.”

Later, the team contacted Lahore to go into their airspace to steer clear of the elements, however the similar was once refused too,” it added.