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Indonesian jets force Ethopian Air cargo plane to land over airspace breach
Ethopian Air cargo plan enroute from Addis Abba to HKG strays off route into Indonesia air space and is forced to land in Batam. (www.straitstimes.com) Plus d'info...
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Need ATC permission to enter controlled airspace. You're still required to adhere to individual countries airspace rules.
Many friendly countries require permission for overflights in their airspace.
Isn't Indonesian airspace WAY OFF course if flying to HK from Ethiopia??!
Agreed. Perhaps he was flying the "Lesser Circle" route?
2"with the ICAO Chicago Convention Article 5, by which a non-scheduled flight can overfly the airspace of a friendly country without prior permission"
3"Ethiopian Airlines had explained to Indonesia and the crew was now resting in a hotel before continuing their flight"
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-airlines-ethiopia/indonesian-jets-force-ethiopian-cargo-plane-to-land-over-airspace-breach-idUSKCN1P815S