Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Business Aviation

Plumes of smoke in Tehran

Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 1, 2026.

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The escalating conflict between Iranian and U.S. and Israeli forces is having a major impact across the business aviation segment, with the size of closed airspace through the Middle East reaching record levels. The region is a major corridor linking Africa, Asia and Europe, and includes the key...
Molly McMillin

Molly McMillin, a 30-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for Aviation Week and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.

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