Connection of Cyprus with AVIALSA and Investigations into Firefighting Scandal
May 30, 2026
Cyprus is linked to AVIALSA, a company involved in the international scandal of aerial firefighting, known as the 'cartel of fire'. This company had contracts worth €32 million with the Cyprus Department of Forestry, despite its convictions in Spain. Documents reveal that AVIALSA was renamed to Titan Fire Fighting Company S.L. in 2019. An ongoing criminal investigation in Cyprus is focusing on these contracts, with a department official as the main suspect. The findings highlight serious issues of corruption and management of public funds.