Overview

• Pakistan plans to extend its airspace closure for Indian flights by another month, with a formal Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) expected soon.
• India's reciprocal airspace ban on Pakistani flights, implemented on April 30, remains in effect until May 23, 2025.
• The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, has escalated tensions between the two nations, leading to military strikes and cross-border skirmishes.
• India conducted precision strikes on May 7 targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, prompting retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Pakistan.
• Global airlines continue to face increased operational costs due to rerouting, while international actors call for de-escalation to stabilize the region.