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• Paul Ash
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft through late third quarter of 2026, prolonging an aviation restriction between the neighboring countries. The decision maintains existing constraints on airline operations and overflight access, with implications for network planning, routing, and regional connectivity.
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Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft through late third quarter of 2026, prolonging an aviation restriction between the neighboring countries. The decision maintains existing constraints on airline operations and overflight access, with implications for network planning, routing, and regional connectivity.
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