8th March 2024

Iceland seconds a statement on higher airspace operations

In the statement issued by the EU member states, USA, Canada, Japan, and the UK, the states voice their support of ICAO’s efforts to address the challenges and opportunities associated with higher airspace operations.

5th March 2024

The Icelandic Transport Authority has been certified for the 5th green step.

It is the final step in the Green Steps Program, which is for government agencies that want to reduce the negative environmental impact of their activities.

4th March 2024

New regulation on traffic signals

New regulation on road signs and their use took effect on 1 March 2024

2nd March 2024

Drone ban due to possible eruption

The ban is valid until 23:59 on 10 March 2024.

9th February 2024

Fethiye-M detained

The cargo ship Fethiye-M was detained on Monday 5 February 2024

8th February 2024

Drone ban due to eruption

The ban is valid until 23:59 on 15 February 2024.

22nd January 2024

Drone ban at Grindavík extended

The ban is valid until 23:59 on 9 February 2024.

19th January 2024

Examiner standardisation for flight examiners

Icetra will host an examiner standardisation course for the revalidation/renewal of FE certificates on 7 March.

14th January 2024

Drone ban near Grindavík

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

Drones prohibited over Grindavík

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.