Christodoulides backs Cyprus air traffic controllers over Nicosia FIR challenges
President Nikos Christodoulides said the government supports Cyprus air traffic controllers as they address challenges involving the Nicosia FIR.
Geri, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides expressed the government’s support for Cyprus air traffic controllers, praising their professional handling of challenges related to the Nicosia flight information region.
He said the issue concerns not only the Republic of Cyprus but also flight safety and European citizens, with action being taken at European level.
Support for controllers
Speaking to journalists after a memorial service for heroes Ionas Nicolaou and Kyriakos Kolokasis in Geri, Christodoulides was asked about reactions by air traffic controllers in Cyprus and the European Union over ongoing violations of the Nicosia FIR.
The President said Cyprus manages a large flight information region and an important area control centre, creating increased responsibilities for air traffic controllers.
“They are doing an excellent, professional job,” he said, adding that they continue to perform their duties professionally despite the challenges.
European dimension
Christodoulides said the matter affects flight safety and many European citizens, and therefore requires action at European level.
“We stand by them to address whatever challenges arise,” he said.
He also referred to his visit to the new Air Traffic Control Centre, inaugurated last year, and said important work was being carried out by the relevant officials.
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