airspace

British

/ ˈɛəˌspeɪs /

noun

the atmosphere above the earth or part of the earth, esp the atmosphere above a country deemed to be under its jurisdiction

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Last week, OpsGroup said Saudi airspace wasn’t safe at any altitude.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

In July, a fragile 2022 truce fell apart after the Houthis allowed an Iranian plane to land in Yemen's capital Sanaa in defiance of Riyadh's control over Yemeni airspace, setting off a spate of attacks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Temporary airspace restrictions are currently in place over the area while the Air Accidents Investigation Branch conduct their inquiries.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The airspace above Moscow was closed for several house, causing flight delays, as 644 drones were intercepted above 26 Russian regions, the defence ministry said.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Imagine if the Soviets sent similar planes into American airspace.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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