EASA CZIB — Full History
Every Conflict Zone Information Bulletin Since 2014
EASA introduced the Conflict Zone Information Bulletin after the MH17 loss event in July 2014. Since then it has issued bulletins covering major conflict-affected airspace worldwide. This page collects the chronological list with coverage and current status. Full active list: EASA CZIBs 2026.
Chronological List
| Year | Airspace | Driver | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern Ukraine | Conflict, MH17 context | Revised multiple times |
| 2015 | Libya (HLLL) | Civil conflict | Active |
| 2015 | Yemen (OYSC) | Coalition operations | Active |
| 2015 | Syria (OSDI) | Armed conflict | Active |
| 2016 | Iraq (ORBB) | counter-non-state operations | Active (updated) |
| 2017 | Sinai (part of HECC) | Insurgent activity | Active |
| 2018–2019 | Various updates | Rolling revisions | — |
| 2020 | Iran (OIIX) | PS752 context, escalation | Active, expanded |
| 2022 | Russia / Ukraine / Belarus | Cross-border military action of Ukraine | Active |
| 2023 | Sudan (HSSS) | Civil war | Active |
| 2023 | Israel / Lebanon (LLLL/OLBA) | October 2023 regional escalation | Revised rolling |
| 2025 | Pakistan-India corridor | Regional escalation | Active |
| 2026 | Venezuela (SVZM) | Regional military activity | Active |
| 2026 | Gulf / Iran (multiple FIRs) | Feb 2026 event cascade | Active |
List compiled from publicly available EASA publications. Revisions and superseded bulletins are consolidated for readability; operators should consult EASA directly for the authoritative CZIB set.
What Is the Purpose of a CZIB?
A CZIB is an advisory — not a regulation. It flags airspace where EASA has identified a perceived risk to civil aviation and requires EU operators to conduct enhanced risk assessment before operating in the covered volume. Non-EU operators consult CZIBs as an industry signal; they are not legally bound by them.
CZIBs sit alongside FAA SFARs (which are binding on US operators) and national civil aviation authority advisories. Together they form the layered regulatory picture around conflict-affected airspace.
Reference only. Aggregated from publicly available EASA publications. Operators must consult EASA directly for the authoritative CZIB set. See Terms of Service.