Greece airspace shutdown exposes badly outdated systems
Summary
A technical failure forced Greece to shut down Athens airspace for hours due to outdated communication systems at Athens International Airport, disrupting thousands of flights and exposing critical infrastructure issues.
Key Points
- Greece's airspace over Athens was shut down for several hours due to a major communication systems failure.
- The malfunction prevented pilots from communicating with air traffic control, causing flight diversions and delays affecting thousands of travelers.
- Investigations found no signs of cyberattack or sabotage; the issue arose from outdated analog-based communication infrastructure.
- A major €300 million infrastructure upgrade is underway to modernize digital transmitters and improve air traffic safety at Athens Airport.
