CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation tweeted that the decision meets Saudi Arabia’s dedication to fulfilling its obligations under the Chicago Convention of 1944, which stipulates non-discrimination between civil aircrafts used in international air navigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Israeli airlines have obtained Saudi permission to cross its airspace, Israeli media reported. The official I24NEWS channel said Thursday that the Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia, obtained the Saudi approval to fly over its airspace, and the approval took effect Wednesday.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the country’s airspace was now open to all carriers that meet its requirements for overflights, in line with international conventions that say there should be no discrimination between civil aircraft.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saudia ( ), the national carrier of Saudi Arabia has resumed most of its domestic and international flight operations.

Detailed explanation-5: -From Oct 2020, Israel started allowing international flights to overfly its airspace. This new option shortened flight times between Europe and the Middle East as these can now go direct via Jordan/Saudi, rather than having to route through Turkey and then across Iran.