Airline bans can apply to all airlines registered in a particular country or to specific airlines deemed unsafe to operate in certain airspaces, such as the European Union. Based on the provided reference, several countries have all their airlines banned, while other countries have specific airlines listed.
Countries with All Airlines Banned
For certain countries, all airlines registered under their authority are subject to operational bans. This typically occurs when the civil aviation authorities of these countries are not considered capable of overseeing safety standards effectively.
According to the provided reference, the following countries have all their airlines banned:
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea (with the note that CEIBA Intercontinental operates flights to Madrid via a wetlease with White Airways)
- Eritrea
Countries with Specific Airlines Banned
In addition to blanket bans on all airlines from certain countries, specific airlines from other countries may also be banned due to safety concerns identified during inspections or audits.
The reference lists specific airlines banned from Iran:
- Mahan Air
- Iran Aseman Airlines
It is also noted that Iran Air's Fokker 100 aircraft are subject to restrictions under Annex B, which means they can only operate into the EU under strict conditions.
For a comprehensive list and the most up-to-date information regarding airlines banned in the European Union, you can refer to the List of airlines banned in the European Union.
