HCAA: Upgrade of infrastructure at Naxos and Heraklion airports
The Greek Civil Aviation Authority announced upgrades to the infrastructure at Naxos and Heraklion airports, including the installation of a new lighting system to ensure safe night-time operations.
The head of the HCAA resigned over the blackout in Athens FIR
The head of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority resigned following a blackout incident in the Athens Flight Information Region.
Parliament: Dimas on FIR - What he answered to PASOK and Konstantopoulou
In response to criticism from PASOK and the Movement for Freedom regarding the recent blackout in Athens' FIR, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Christos Dimas assured the Parliament about air navigation system upgrades and dismissed concerns about safety; he later accepted the resignation of the HCAA Administrator, George Saounatsos.
Air Traffic Controllers on report: 'The downfall of the HCAA has been shown in the most official way'
The Air Traffic Controllers Association holds the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority accountable for serious administrative failures highlighted in a report concerning a blackout in the Athens FIR, warning of risks to air traffic safety due to equipment shortages and delays.
Air Traffic Controllers: Exposed is the HCAA for the tarnishing of the country with the management of the FIR incident
Air Traffic Controllers have criticized the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority for mishandling the FIR incident, warning that without equipment upgrades, the system will struggle with upcoming summer traffic.
FIR Athens: "The management of the HCAA shows its nakedness" - Complaints and warnings from the Controllers
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the state’s actions and concern for the future of aviation after the latest events surrounding the frequency loss at the Athens Control Center.
HCAA: The problem in the Athens FIR has been fully restored - Investigation into the causes
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced that the technical issue causing serious dysfunctions in air traffic communications within Athens FIR has been fully resolved, and an investigation is underway to determine its causes.