The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), along with Member States, are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East to assess the evolving threats and risks, and their impact on civil aviation.
Following recent developments, notably the agreed cease-fire agreements and overall reduction of short-term tensions, the Integrated EU Aviation Security Risk Assessment Group has decided not to extend the existing Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIBs) on Israel and Iran expiring on January 31, 2025, and to replace them by dedicated Information Notes (INs) highlighting the remaining risks in the affected airspace.
In relation to the airspace of Lebanon, the Group supported the decision to extend the validity of the current CZIB until end of March 2025.
Regarding the Middle East region, on January 31, 2025, EASA issued INs for Israel and neighbouring airspace (100 NM radius), Iran, and extended the existing Information Note for the Southern Red Sea. Operators are advised to exercise caution and follow all available aeronautical publications, including updates from the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform. The advisory for Iran recommends also to consider daylight operations only. The INs are distributed to relevant parties on a need-to-know basis to provide more operational background and recommendations.
The Commission and EASA, together with Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assessing whether there is an increase or decrease of risks for EU aircraft operators as a result of the evolution of the threat.
To learn more about the EU Conflict Zone Alerting System and risk mitigation measures (CZIBs and INs), please visit Information on Conflict Zones (EASA).
