Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority announced on 16 July that it has temporarily closed the southern air corridor across the country’s airspace, citing unspecified safety concerns. The regulator did not indicate how long the restriction will remain in place or detail the nature of the potential risk, but said the step was precautionary and intended to protect civil aviation. Other flight routes over Syria remain open, and airlines operating in the region may need to adjust flight plans until the corridor is reopened.