Pak airspace risky, US aviation regulator warns pilots; cites Pulwama attack

US aviation regulator FAA on Thursday warned America’s airlines and their pilots that there is risk involved in operating flights in Pakistan airspace due to “extremist or militant activity”, according to an official document.

“Exercise caution during flight operations. There is a risk to US civil aviation operating in the territory and airspace of Pakistan due to extremist/militant activity,” said the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a notice to airmen (NOTAM) dated December 30, 2019.

United States warns its air carriers to avoid Pakistan airspace, it may be a risk & possible threat of attacks on US airlines (commercial&US state carrier) by Pakistan extremist & militant groups. pic.twitter.com/2lxcbljbPK