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Airlines are urging combatants in the Middle East to avoid targeting civil aviation and its infrastructure amidst rising tensions in the region.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority mandates Overland Airways to refund passengers charged VAT on tickets sold before the effective date of the new tax.

Multiple flights have departed from Ben Gurion Airport due to Iranian attacks on Israel, marking a significant evacuation of Israeli civil aviation.

Israel has closed its airspace to civilian flights while declaring a state of emergency following preventative strikes against Iran.

The Brazilian government has relaxed some loan rules for airlines using resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC).

A bullet-hit American Airlines aircraft that flew from Medellín to Miami reportedly did not alert Colombian aviation authorities of the incident.

Russian civil aviation is facing a severe shortage of passenger aircraft due to Western sanctions that halted the supply of new planes and spare parts.

An RTI response reveals that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India is facing a staffing crisis, with 40% of positions unfilled, coinciding with an increase in aviation accidents.

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India released a statement regarding the crash of a private aircraft from Ranchi to Delhi, which carried seven people including a two-member crew.

Russia's civil aviation industry is facing a severe shortage of aircraft due to Western sanctions that have interrupted the supply of new planes and parts.

The Syrian General Civil Aviation Authority has taken over Qamishli Airport as part of an agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, marking a key step towards re-establishing operations at the airport.

The first Syrian civil flight from Damascus has landed at Qamishli International Airport, marking a significant step towards making the airport operational again after the Assad regime's fall.

Air traffic at Athens International Airport is back to normal after a technical malfunction in the data transmission system was resolved.

Lithuania has officially reached out to the International Civil Aviation Organization due to systematic airspace violations by Belarus.

Lithuania has formally approached the International Civil Aviation Organization, providing evidence of airspace violations conducted from Belarus.

The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) notified samba school Portela for using a giant drone carrying a performer during their Carnival parade, which is prohibited under aviation regulations.

The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has issued a letter to Portela and the Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa) regarding an incident where a man flew on a giant drone during a performance.

Kenya Airways is advising passengers to monitor their flight status carefully due to contingency measures enacted by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in response to a go-slow by aviation workers.

Civil aviation authorities in Lithuania have issued a warning to pilots about unidentified objects in airspace that may cause flight diversions.

An airplane carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in Somalia, ending up on a beach, but all occupants survived, according to civil aviation officials.

Travel agencies are keeping a close eye on the situation in Cuba, where reports suggest a halt in fuel supplies to civil airlines.

The Korean Civil Aviation Pilots Association has raised serious concerns regarding the Gadeokdo New Airport, indicating that the bird strike risk at the site could be hundreds of times higher than that of Muan Airport, prompting calls for a full review of the project amidst ongoing legal challenges from environmental groups.

Russia and India have announced advancements in their civil aviation collaboration, confirmed by agreements at the Wings India 2026 airshow.

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant investment package for Syria, focusing on energy, civil aviation, real estate, and telecommunications as it becomes a leading backer of the new Syrian leadership.

On January 21, 1976, the Concorde began its regular supersonic flights, marking a historic moment in civil aviation.

Tiago Faierstein, president of Anac, argues in an interview that the agency's proposal to exempt airlines from civil liability in cases of delays or cancellations does not remove passenger rights, citing a low percentage of flight cancellations and delays in 2025.

Russian aircraft increasingly deviate from their predetermined routes to find suitable emergency landing spots due to the immense pressure of sanctions affecting civil aviation, leading to frequent accidents.

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority has urged airlines and booking sites to provide customers with information on the carbon emissions of their flights to help them make informed travel decisions.

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 UK Civil Aviation Authority has threatened Air India with regulatory action after one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners was grounded in India due to a potentially faulty switch.

A major civil aviation and drone technology exhibition featuring over 200 companies from various countries opened at the Crocus Expo Center near Moscow.

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has temporarily suspended landings and takeoffs at Danilson Aires Airport in Coari, Amazonas, for 60 days starting January 31 due to necessary expansion works.

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority has requested clarification from Air India regarding a serious incident related to a fuel control switch on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which grounded a flight from London to India for safety checks.

Poland's operational command reported that balloon-like objects entered its airspace overnight but did not pose a threat to civil aviation or public safety.

The National Security Commission is set to present the latest assessments on smuggling balloons, disruptions to civil aviation, and Lithuanian transport vehicles taken hostage in Belarus, alongside the cybersecurity readiness of companies managing critical energy infrastructure.

The National Security Commission will present updates on Belarus' hybrid attack against Lithuania, focusing on contraband balloons and threats to civil aviation.

China's civil aviation authority is proposing a regulatory change that would enable the C919 jet to utilize narrower runways, potentially increasing its market share in Southeast Asia.

Russia's civil aviation authority reported that the Kaluga airport has temporarily halted operations for security reasons, as Russian officials claim to have repelled a drone attack on the Rostov region, while a drone attack on a farm in the Bryansk region has left one person injured.

The president of air traffic controllers, Panagiotis Psarros, criticized the previous leadership of the Civil Aviation Authority for their handling of the blackout incident in Athens FIR, warning that similar issues could recur without effective solutions.

The removal of George Saounatsos from the position of director of the Civil Aviation Authority follows ongoing complaints about significant flight delays since September.

One day after Georgios Saounatsos's resignation from the position of head of the Civil Aviation Authority due to a report on outdated technology, Minister Christos Dimas will meet with the new administration and employee representatives.

Giorgos Vagenas has taken over as the new Commander of the Civil Aviation Authority following the resignation of Giorgos Saounatsos, prompted by serious concerns over air traffic safety systems after a significant blackout incident.

The head of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority resigned following a blackout incident in the Athens Flight Information Region.

Minister of Transport Christos Dimas is expected to request the resignation of Civil Aviation Authority head George Saounatsos today after a prolonged blackout in air traffic safety systems.

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas, is expected to demand the resignation of the head of the Civil Aviation Authority, George Saounatsos, following a prolonged blackout in air traffic security systems.

Minister Christos Dimas stated that the old systems of the Civil Aviation Authority are functional but facing capacity issues, labeling a recent security blackout incident as 'low-risk.'

Journalist Elena Fountanidou discusses with Giannis Th. Diamantis the conditions under which planes fly in Greek airspace and the outdated systems in civil aviation that led to the Athens FIR blackout.

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 express their concerns and feel vindicated regarding the outdated communication systems of the Civil Aviation Authority following the release of a report on the causes of the blackout in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

A committee investigating the shutdown of Athens FIR on January 4, 2026, reported outdated technology in the current Voice Communication System (VCS) and highlighted five urgent issues that need resolution.