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ISLAMABAD: Israel on Thursday welcomed Oman’s decision that it said would allow Israeli airlines to use the Gulf state’s airspace.
‘Sultanate’s airspace is open for all carriers’
The Omani Civil Aviation Authority affirmed on Twitter that “the Sultanate’s airspace is open for all carriers that meet the requirements of the Authority for overflying, according to AFP.
It did not give further details.
As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s continuous efforts to fulfill its obligations under the Chicago Convention of 1944, the Civil Aviation Authority affirms that the Sultanate’s airspace is open for all carriers that meet the requirements of the Authority for overflyuing. pic.twitter.com/jNaqqDxZM1
— هيئة الطّيران المدني (@CAAOMN) February 23, 2023
In a video recording, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “This is a day of great news for Israeli aviation. Israel is effectively becoming the main transit point between Asia and Europe.”
Confirming my guess, Israel’s @EliCoh1 hails Oman’s decision as “historic” and says it will shorten Israeli flights to Asia. Prepare for announcements by El Al et al of cheaper ticket prices. https://t.co/jSJpnxtMf1
— Dan Williams (@DanWilliams) February 23, 2023
Even though Muscat does not recognize Israel, Netanyahu visited the Sultanate in 2018 at the invitation of Sultan Qaboos.
Following his visit, Netanyahu said the Sultanate was ready to open its airspace to Israel’s civilian aircraft.
