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The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30 as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines.
This unusual sight is nothing to worry about; it's all part of the EAC’s efforts to prevent power cuts by keeping critical infrastructure in top shape. By washing the insulators, the EAC reduces the risk of faults that can disrupt electricity supply, especially during the hot summer months when demand surges.
The helicopter will follow EAC transmission line routes and fly over communities in all districts. Residents are advised not to be alarmed by the low-altitude flights. The cleaning is safe and necessary, and the EAC is working to complete it as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Flight Schedule by District
June 8–9 (Test Flights)
Nicosia: Kokkinotrimithia, Palaiometocho (equipment testing only)
June 10–12 – Nicosia District
Latsia, Tseri, Agioi Trimithias, Palaiometocho, Ergates, Pano Deftera, Akaki, Astromeritis, Pano Koutrafas, Peristerona, Evrychou, Kaliana, Kato Koutrafas, Korakou, Temvria, Flasou
June 13–15 – Paphos & Limassol Districts
Paphos: Agia Varvara, Acheleia, Geroskipou, Kalepia, Koili, Pegeia, Stroumbi, Anarita, Armou, Kouklia, Mandria, Marathounta, Timi, Tsada, Nata, Nikokleia, Pano Archimandrita, Souskiou, Foinikas, Xoletria, Fasoula
Limassol: Agios Thomas, Alectora, Dymou, Platanisteia
June 16–18 – Limassol & Paphos Districts
Paphos: Kouklia
Limassol: Dymou, Episkopi, Paramali, Pissouri, Platanisteia, Sotira, Erimi, Kantou, Kato Polemidia, Kolossi, Prasteio (Dymou), Ypsonas, Agios Athanasios, Limassol, Pano Polemidia, Fasoula
June 19–20 – Limassol & Larnaca Districts
Limassol: Agios Athanasios, Agios Tychon, Armenochori, Germasogeia, Monagroulli, Moni, Mouttagiaka, Parekklisia, Pentakomo, Pyrgos, Foinikaria
Larnaca: Mari, Kalavasos, Ora, Vavla, Kato Drys, Pano Lefkara, Kato Lefkara
June 21–23 – Larnaca & Nicosia Districts
Larnaca: Psevdas, Mosfiloti, Kornos, Pyrga, Kofinou, Aradippou, Avdellero, Athienou, Kalo Chorio, Agia Anna, Pyla, Oroklini, Kellia
Nicosia: Lympia, Alampra, Sia
June 24–25 – Larnaca & Famagusta Districts
Larnaca: Ormideia, Xylotymvou, Pyla, Oroklini
Famagusta: Avgorou, Frenaros
June 26–30 – Larnaca & Nicosia Districts
Larnaca: Oroklini, Kellia, Aradippou, Avdellero, Kosi, Pano Lefkara, Delikipos
Nicosia: Lympia, Alampra, Dali, Mathiatis, Agia Varvara, Kotsiatis, Margi, Tseri, Agios Sozomenos, Potamia, Geri, Aglandjia
All flights depend on weather conditions and the pace of the work and schedules may change.
So if you see a helicopter hovering low in your area this June, it's likely part of the EAC’s efforts to keep Cyprus powered up, safely and reliably.
