Turkish aerobatic team conducts rehearsal over Kyrenia

On the morning of November 12, 2026, aircraft from the 'Turkish Stars,' the Turkish Air Force aerobatic team, conducted a rehearsal flight over Kyrenia. The maneuver involved flying within the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR), a move reported as a violation of international airspace regulations.

The flights are being held in preparation for the upcoming celebrations marking the 43rd anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is scheduled for November 15. The team stated on social media that they are performing with enthusiasm to mark the occasion. According to reports from Turkish Cypriot media, the aerobatic team is scheduled to hold another rehearsal on November 13 at 3:30 p.m., with the final demonstration flight set for November 15 at 3:30 p.m.

This event is part of the annual commemorations held in the northern part of Cyprus, which remains a source of ongoing political tension regarding airspace and sovereignty in the region.