Airports Authority Welcomes Lifting of Libyan Airspace Safety Warnings.

Tripoli 27 October 2026 (Lana) The Airports Authority, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s decision to lift aviation safety warnings concerning Libyan airspace, which were issued in 2013 and 2015, after more than ten years in effect.

In a press statement, the Minister of Transport, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, said the decision represents a national achievement that restores Libyan airspace to its rightful place on the international aviation map and is the result of government efforts and coordination with international organizations to strengthen aviation safety and security standards, develop airport infrastructure, and modernize navigation systems.

The minister announced the launch of a program to promote Libyan airspace to international airlines, with the aim of encouraging them to resume direct flights to Libya and take advantage of the air corridor linking Europe and Africa.

The Airports Authority expressed hope that the decision would contribute to increased air transit traffic, boost air transport activity, increase revenues, and support economic, tourism, and investment activities.

The Authority affirmed that it would continue working with the relevant international bodies to complete the lifting of the remaining restrictions on Libyan airlines, supporting the development of the civil aviation sector and restoring Libya’s regional and international role in air transport.

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