Bomb alarms on planes. Brussels launches an information exchange mechanism

According to Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Commission is closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with the Member States concerned by the incidents. The Commissioner himself also spoke today with the European Aviation Safety Agency about the possible consequences of these events for aviation safety.

"We discussed all potential consequences of these events for aviation safety," he said.

"It is still too early to draw conclusions whether the reported incidents are related," Tzitzikostas noted.

Investigations are conducted at national level. Brussels also admits that there is no information yet whether a cyber attack was behind the alarms.

In the statement sent, the EC emphasizes that the national authorities, in cooperation with airport operators, airlines and law enforcement services, are primarily responsible for assessing threats, conducting investigations and implementing appropriate security measures.