BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Due to
restrictions imposed within the regional airspace, the captains of
Flydubai aircraft operating the Kazan–Dubai and Moscow–Dubai routes
requested permission to land at Heydar Aliyev International Airport
as an alternate airport, Trend reports via the airport.
The Kazan–Dubai flight landed safely at 11:25 local time,
followed by the Moscow–Dubai flight at 11:43 local time.
In both cases, the safety of passengers and crew members was
fully ensured. The landing procedures and subsequent operational
processes were carried out in strict compliance with applicable
international civil aviation standards and safety requirements.
It should be noted that the operational infrastructure of Heydar
Aliyev International Airport is fully prepared to accommodate
alternate and transit flights and continues to effectively perform
its role as a reliable alternate airport within the regional air
transport system.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. Israel launched its
airstrikes shortly afterward, with Katz emphasizing that the
operations were preemptive.
