Turkish aircraft violated Athens FIR 42 times
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Four Turkish F-16 aircraft, three naval cooperation aircraft and six helicopters entered the Athens FIR on Monday without submitting flight plans.
18 violations of Athens FIR air traffic regulations were recorded that developed into 42 violations of the Greek airspace in several parts of the Aegean.
In all cases the Turkish aircrafts were recognised and intercepted by Greek fighters. The Turkish planes were not loaded.
The Turkish flight activity is part of the aeronautical exercise BEYAZ FIRTINA that is held in the international waters of the Aegean Sea.
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