Aviation sector under full operational control in Qatar: Official 

Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), affirmed that the situation in Qatar s civil avi...

Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), affirmed that the situation in Qatar’s civil aviation sector is under full operational control and is being managed according to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, despite the challenges posed by recent regional developments.

In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Hajri said that the response to regional developments followed a phased, risk-based approach, leading to a partial resumption of operations through precautionary air routes and limited operational capacity, in full coordination with the Armed Forces. 

This reflects Qatar’s commitment to balancing the continuity of vital operations with aviation safety while drawing on previous experience in managing similar crises.

He explained that the Iranian aggression had a direct and tangible impact on the regional airspace environment, including Qatari airspace, where risk levels rose to unprecedented levels due to combined aerial threats from drones and missiles, as well as debris resulting from air defense interception operations.

These factors could pose direct or indirect risks to civil aviation, in addition to other operational risks such as aircraft misidentification or interference with restricted or hazardous zones.