LIBYA has reported the removal of longstanding aviation safety warnings imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the country’s civil conflict, marking a significant development in efforts to restore international confidence in its aviation sector and increase the use of its airspace. The decision, formally issued on 23 October 2026 and announced by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar at a meeting of Middle Eastern civil aviation officials in Doha, covers restrictions dating from 2015, with subsequent reports indicating that warnings issued in 2013 were also addressed. Following the announcement, the Libyan Ministry of Transport reported unprecedented demand from international airlines seeking transit permits, with registered authorisations for the 2026/27 winter season projected to reach 61,968 flights per month from November, compared with an average of approximately 2,000 monthly transit flights during the previous winter season. The government expects the increase to generate substantial airspace revenue while strengthening LIBYA’s position as a transit corridor connecting EUROPE and AFRICA. Authorities have also outlined plans to promote…
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