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airspace

British  
/ ˈɛəˌspeɪs /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The war in Iran posed significant challenges to its operations due to airspace restrictions and closures across the region, while government advisories reshaped consumer choices and travel flows, the airline said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

For example, militaries detecting projectiles in their airspace that were en route to a target country didn’t warn their counterparts, leaving them with less time to deal with incoming attacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Insp Rob McCallum said it was believed "two or three" drones had entered the restricted airspace, but they were not thought to be linked to terrorism.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Instead, Malagasy investigators believe their registration allowed them to transit international airspace before reaching Iran in July 2025.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

After several minutes, when I hear an exchange between Plutarch and the pilot confirming that the airspace is clear, I begin to relax a little.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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