Joint Committee Meeting: Concerns Over Greek Fighter Flights and Turkish Aggression
September 18, 2026
During the joint session of the Defense and Transport Committees, tensions rose over Turkish violations in the FIR of Nicosia. AKEL lawmakers expressed concerns about the flights of Greek F-16s stationed in Paphos, suggesting that citizens should be informed about flight schedules. ELAM lawmakers opposed the focus on the Greek fighters, arguing it distracted from the Turkish provocations. The National Guard responded that daily publicizing of flight plans isn't feasible due to varying factors. There is also a significant understaffing issue in air traffic control services.