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Ibom Air has implemented a ban on placing power banks in overhead bins, requiring them to remain within reach based on a new directive from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.

Jordan's civil aviation authority has announced the reopening of the country's airspace, lifting a partial closure that had been in effect since Monday night.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

George Saounatsos addressed the Athens FIR blackout, indicating no signs of a cyber attack and confirming that flight safety was not compromised during the incident.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced that a meeting has been convened to investigate the radio frequency issues that caused chaos at airports across the country.

The Special Committee met with the leadership and staff of the Civil Aviation Authority to clarify the exact causes of a problem reported on January 4, 2026, in the Athens FIR frequencies.

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.

A special committee, chaired by the Head of the Civil Aviation Authority Christos Tsitouras, has been formed to investigate frequency issues at Athens FIR arising on January 4, 2026.

Kyrianakis criticized the outdated systems of the Civil Aviation Authority, attributing recent frequency issues to these deficiencies while discussing the need for improvements in transportation.

The Civil Aviation Authority attributes the chaos in air transport to communication malfunctions, while air traffic controllers point to outdated equipment as a contributing factor.

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.

The Civil Aviation Authority reports that a blackout at airports was caused by a technical issue related to telecommunications, and has fully restored the situation while working with OTE for documentation and preventive measures.

The Civil Aviation Authority reported a massive radio interference that caused chaos in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).

The Greek Civil Aviation Authority reported unprecedented mass interference affecting nearly all frequencies of the FIR Athens, coinciding with communication line failures at Greek airports.

The Athens FIR management continues to restore frequencies serving the area, coordinating with relevant external agencies, as the Civil Aviation Authority works with Eurocontrol.

OTE is working with the Civil Aviation Authority to identify and resolve issues causing outages at airports.

Starting January 1, drone pilots will need to complete a theory test and register with the Civil Aviation Authority to avoid fines under new regulations effective in 2026.

Taiwan's civil aviation authority warned that over 100,000 passengers could experience flight delays due to Chinese military exercises around the island, affecting approximately 296 international departures and arrivals.