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Cyprus Maintains High Flight Safety Standards Amid Greek Airspace Communications Issue

Published January 5, 2026, 20:11
Cyprus Maintains High Flight Safety Standards Amid Greek Airspace Communications Issue

The Mediterranean Flight Safety Foundation (Flight Safety Foundation – SE Europe – Cyprus) states that Cyprus maintains exceptionally high levels of flight safety due to its modern technological equipment and highly trained personnel. The Foundation commented on the recent communication issues with aircraft in Greek airspace, emphasizing that flight safety was never compromised. Furthermore, the Foundation highlights the need for continuous vigilance and strengthening of air traffic control and management systems to prevent similar incidents in the future. It also believes that the creation of a separate air navigation service provider will contribute to the further upgrading of services. The Foundation remains committed to promoting flight safety and supporting any initiative that enhances the reliability and resilience of air traffic systems. This statement comes in response to concerns raised following the communication problems with aircraft in Greece. Overall, the Mediterranean Flight Safety Foundation expresses its satisfaction with the level of safety in Cyprus and calls for the strengthening of air traffic systems in Greece and the wider region to ensure the safe conduct of flights.