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Prosecution investigation into the Athens FIR blackout that caused chaos at airports

The head of the Athens Prosecutor's Office, Aristides Koreas, ordered an urgent preliminary investigation to be carried out by the Electronic Crime Department

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and unprecedented paralysis of air transport to a communications malfunction, while air traffic controllers point to outdated equipment

Radio frequency issue that caused Airport chaos restored, flight delays continue

Delays are expected to persist due to the large backlog of flights created during the technical disruption. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas said flight safety was not affected

Chaos in Greek airspace as Athens FIR restores systems – Delays to continue for hours – What passengers need to know

Some landings and take-offs are beginning to take place

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