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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Thunder is an autonomous attack aircraft that can carry missiles or rockets, patrol airspace and carry cargo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

But by the end of July, the FAA said it expected to lose six of the 28 fully trained controllers overseeing Newark’s airspace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

He also warned airlines against flying through Saudi airspace "until the blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted".

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Saree in his statement warned airlines against flying into Saudi airspace "until the blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted".

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

South Korea’s safety rating was downgraded by the US Federal Aviation Administration, and Canadian officials informed Korean Air’s management that they were considering revoking the company’s overflight and landing privileges in Canadian airspace.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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