No-fly zone issued for pilots as Chinese warships conduct exercises near Australia and New Zealand

A no-fly zone warning has been issued for pilots in the airspace between Australia and New Zealand due to Chinese warships conducting live firing exercises. Flights are being diverted as a precaution. Three Chinese warships are operating about 150 nautical miles east of Sydney, marking the furthest south the Chinese navy has ventured along Australia's eastern coastline. The Australian Navy has deployed vessels to monitor the situation. Airservices Australia has advised pilots to avoid the area, leading to changes in flight paths for airlines like Qantas and Air New Zealand. The situation is being closely monitored by Australian and New Zealand authorities.