✈️Extended Flight Prohibition in Kabul FIR for U.S. Air Carriers
Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX)
Summary
This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX) by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier, for an additional three years, from July 25, 2025, to July 25, 2028. FAA finds this action necessary to address continuing risks to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines a final rule extending flight prohibitions in the Kabul Flight Information Region for U.S. civil aviation, which impacts air carriers' operational routes, thus financially affecting their operational costs and compliance burdens. This regulation is significant for U.S. air carriers, commercial operators, and certifications affecting international operations.