EU activates aviation security information-sharing mechanism following threats to flights
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Apostolos Tzitzikostas says EU-level aviation security information-sharing mechanism has been activated as national investigations continue
Against the backdrop of a wave of threats targeting passenger flights to several European countries, the European Union has activated the aviation security alert and information exchange mechanism to strengthen cooperation and prevent possible incidents.
On Thursday, 5 November, the European Union activated the aviation security information exchange mechanism, based on bomb threats targeting passenger flights in several countries. All alerts proved to be false, including the two for flights landed at Henri Coandă Airport in Bucharest.
Commissioner Ap. Tzitzikostas stressed that passenger safety is a priority, following reports of bomb threats on European planes. At the same time, he called for close cooperation between all relevant authorities and continuous monitoring.
The European Commissioner for Transport, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, confirmed the activation of the EU-level information exchange mechanism for civil aviation security, following dozens of bomb threats to passenger aircraft in Europe.
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