Cyprus Civil Aviation finds no safety concerns regarding Ryanair operations

The Cyprus Civil Aviation Department conducted four on-site safety inspections of Ryanair Group aircraft over the past two years, concluding that no findings warranted immediate restrictive measures or raised safety concerns regarding the airline's operations in the Republic. These findings were disclosed by former Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades in response to a parliamentary inquiry submitted by MP Efraim Christou on July 13, 2026.

The inquiry followed an incident on a Ryanair flight traveling from Thessaloniki to Munich. While Cyprus is monitoring the situation, the specific aircraft involved (registration 9H-QEU) is operated by Malta Air Ltd, a subsidiary of the Ryanair Group. Because the company holds an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by Malta, that country’s aviation authority retains primary oversight responsibility for the aircraft.

Investigations into the incident are currently being conducted by Greek authorities. The Cypriot Department of Civil Aviation stated that it will assess any safety recommendations issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or Greek authorities. Should these evaluations indicate a necessity for further action, the department will implement appropriate measures to ensure continued aviation safety at Cypriot airports.