Pakistan extended its airspace ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft for another month until July 24. The Pakistan Airports Authority said this in a Notice to Airmen issued Wednesday.
The previous extension was due to expire on June 24.
“Pakistan airspace is not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights,” the NOTAM stated.
India and Pakistan have kept their airspaces closed to each other’s airlines since late April 2025. The closures followed heightened tensions after a deadly attack in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The restriction has added pressure on Indian carriers, including Air India Group. Air India Group reported losses of 3.56 billion Singapore dollars, or about $2.8 billion, for the 12 months ending March 31, 2026. This was according to shareholder Singapore Airlines’ annual report.
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Singapore Airlines, which owns a 25 percent stake in Air India, said the carrier group faced difficult operating conditions. Reuters had earlier reported that Air India was expected to post an annual loss exceeding $2.12 billion.
Air India has reduced several international flights in recent months. There has been operational disruption from the Iran conflict. In addition, Pakistan’s ban on Indian carriers using its airspace affected operations.
KPMG noted “indicators of impairment” in Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment, citing challenging operating conditions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Air India, owned by the Tata Group and not publicly listed in India, declined to comment. In fiscal year 2024–25, the airline reported a standalone loss of $415 million. It also reported consolidated losses of $1.13 billion, including those of Air India Express.
