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Saudi Arabia bars second plane to enter airspace

Xinhua, April 10, 2015 Adjust font size:

Saudi Arabia on Friday prevented a Pakistani airplane from entering its airspace, citing safety reasons, the second plane to have been barred, Al Arabiya News reported.

A Shaheen Air Flight was denied entry for failing to meet the safety standards set by the Saudi government, although the Pakistani carrier had reportedly applied for the necessary documents in advance but the request was rejected, the report said.

The Boeing 767 is reportedly registered in Jordan and is on loan to Shaheen Air. The plane's registration bans it from entering European airspace, it said.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said the safety of Saudi airspace remains a top priority and it will not allow any violations of protocol or regulations.

Two days ago, Saudi Arabia barred an Iranian carrier with pilgrims on board for the same reason. Endit