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14th January 2024
Due to volcanic eruption near Grindavík, and necessary emergency and investigative flights, the Icelandic Transport Authority has, at the request of the Civil Protection Coordination Centre, prohibited drone flights in the area.
11th January 2024
Due to ongoing search and rescue operations in Grindavík, the Icelandic Transport Authority has, at the request of the Police Commissioner at Suðurnes district, prohibited drone flights over and around Grindavík.
19th December 2023
Civil protection authorities have announced that a drone ban imposed at the beginning of the volcanic eruption is no longer necessary for now.
18th December 2023
A drone ban has been issued due to a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The closure covers the same area as was in effect until 15 December; the area is defined by the following coordinates: 635621N0222218W / 635440N0221323W / 634902N0223533W / 634641N0222232W
15th December 2023
Flugplan.is is a new portal operated by the Icelandic Aeronautical Association for flight planning
13th December 2023
Iceland has recently participated in the annual negotiations conference of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Riyadh. The purpose was to increase market access for Icelandic airline companies through bilateral agreements with foreign countries.
8th December 2023
Open call for Nordic maritime transport and energy research
30th November 2023
Due to the landslide near the town of Grindavík, a previous ban on aircraft, including drones, in its vicinity has been extended until 15 December. Media will be granted conditional exemptions.
21st November 2023
A new register of ships, Skútan, introduced the procedure of issuing a certificate of seaworthiness with full validity, even in the case the result of the inspection was remark 2.
20th November 2023
In 2024, Icetra will host examiner standardisation courses for examiner's certificates (TRE/SFE/CRE) on 8 February and 12 September.
