Czib on Lebanon remains until next March

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), together with Member States, are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East to assess the evolving threats and risks, as well as their impact on civil aviation. Following recent developments, in particular the agreed ceasefire arrangements and the overall reduction of tensions in the short term, the EU Integrated Aviation Safety Risk Assessment Group has decided not to extend the current Conflict Area Information Bulletins (CZIBs) on Israel and Iran, which expire on 31 January 2025, and to replace them with dedicated Information Notes (IN) highlighting the remaining risks in the affected airspace.

Regarding Lebanese airspace, the Group supported the decision to extend the validity of the current CZIB until the end of March 2025.

Regarding the Middle East region, on 31 January 2025, EASA issued Ins for Israel and adjacent airspace (100 nautical miles radius), Iran and extended the current Information Note for the Southern Red Sea. Operators are advised to pay attention and follow all available aviation publications, including updates from the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform. The In for Iran also recommends considering daytime operations only. Ins are distributed to stakeholders as needed to provide more information and operational recommendations.

The Commission and EASA, together with Member States, will continue to monitor the situation closely, in order to assess whether there is an increase or decrease in risks for AU aircraft operators as a result of the evolving threat.