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Scenarios behind the blackout that shut down Greek Airspace: What the Civil Aviation Authority, Transport Ministry, and air traffic controllers say
The Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) attributes the chaos and unprecedented paralysis of air transport to a communications malfunction, while air traffic controllers point to outdated equipment
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority on Athens FIR: Massive interference on nearly all frequencies, an unprecedented incident
In a statement, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) refers to massive interference that earlier caused chaos in the Athens FIR
New escalation: Farmers in Malgara decide on a 48-hour blockade of national highways, service roads and customs checkpoints
The nationwide coordination meeting with representatives from 62 roadblocks concluded with a unanimous decision to remain at the blockades. The plan calls for a full shutdown on Thursday and Friday
Chaos at Athens International Airport, planes grounded and thousands of passengers affected
A problem with radio communications in the Athens FIR has grounded flights across Greece, with passengers waiting in departure halls and delays spreading throughout the network
No flights in or out of Greece after technical failure shuts down airspace – Greek FIR emptied
Greek airspace closed – Only flights already in the air are being handled, landing “manually” – The Greek FIR has “emptied,” as shown on flight maps – What the Civil Aviation Authority says in its statement
Operational Incident Centers across Greece: How the new network will function
A radical overhaul of the National Civil Protection Mechanism will be brought about by the establishment of 13 Regional Operational Incident Centers (mini ESKEDIK), as provided for in the new bill of the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection titled “Active Response.”
