MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Risk posed by the operation of an illegal airport in occupied Cyprus and the need for aviation security measures – E-002776/2024(ASW)

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issues recommendations (Conflict Zone Information Bulletins — CZIBs) for areas where an armed conflict can pose a significant security risk to EU civil aviation. Before issuing a CZIB, the Agency shall obtain the agreement of the Commission and consult the Member States.

The risk to aviation posed by the operational activities of Ercan airport, as described by the Honourable Member, do not fall within the scope of EASA recommendations resulting from armed conflict.

Eurocontrol is the designated Network manager under the Single European Sky Regulation in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision 2019/709 of 6 May 2019[1] and its membership as intergovernmental organisation also includes Türkiye.

Eurocontrol is continuously monitoring and coordinating air traffic management on a pan-European basis, including in the region in question.

Data from the Network manager show that traffic to and from Türkiye, which is the only traffic possible for this airport, has remained stable for some time.

• [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2019/709/oj/eng