EASA CZIBs Issued Since 2014
EASA's Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIBs) are the primary mechanism for warning European operators about conflict-related airspace risks. Since the system's inception following the MH17 incident in 2014, EASA has issued 32 CZIBs covering 18+ countries and regions.
Key Statistics
Active CZIBs (April 2026)
| CZIB | Region/Country | First issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01R8 | Ukraine (all FLs) | Feb 2022 | Active |
| 2022-02R6 | Russia (partial) | Mar 2022 | Active |
| 2024-01R4 | Iraq (all FLs) | Jan 2024 | Active |
| 2024-02R3 | Iran (all FLs) | Apr 2024 | Active |
| 2024-03R2 | Lebanon/Israel | Oct 2024 | Active |
| 2023-01R3 | Syria (all FLs) | 2015 (renewed) | Active |
| 2023-02R2 | Libya (partial) | 2014 (renewed) | Active |
| 2023-03R2 | Somalia (below FL260) | 2017 (renewed) | Active |
| 2023-04R2 | Yemen (all FLs) | 2015 (renewed) | Active |
| 2024-04R1 | Sudan (all FLs) | Apr 2023 | Active |
| 2024-05R1 | North Korea | 2017 (renewed) | Active |
| 2024-06R1 | Ethiopia (partial) | Nov 2023 | Active |
| 2025-01R1 | Pakistan (partial) | May 2025 | Active |
| 2026-01 | Haiti (below FL180) | Jan 2026 | Active |
CZIB Timeline
The CZIB system was established in 2014 following the destruction of MH17 over eastern Ukraine, which exposed the lack of centralized conflict zone information for European operators. EASA issued its first CZIBs covering Ukraine and Iraq in 2014, with the system expanding as new conflicts emerged.
CZIBs have evolved from simple warnings to detailed documents specifying flight level restrictions, risk descriptions, and recommended mitigations. The revision system (R1, R2, etc.) allows updates without issuing entirely new bulletins. Some CZIBs have been renewed continuously for over a decade (Syria since 2015, Libya since 2014).
The rate of CZIB issuance has accelerated: 4 CZIBs were active in 2019, rising to 14 by April 2026. This reflects both the deteriorating global security environment and EASA's expanded scope of monitoring. CZIBs are now the standard reference for European airline risk assessments.
Sources
- EASA — Conflict Zone Information Bulletin archive (easa.europa.eu)
- EASA — Annual Safety Review, conflict zone monitoring section
- Eurocontrol — Network Manager operations reports
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