On 22 July, radio communication between air traffic control and a Transavia Boeing 737-800 (PH-HSC) was lost flying over Bosnia. The Italian Air Force launched a QRA (quick reaction alert) and dispatched two Eurofighters to the aircraft in order to re-establish communications with air traffic control. The aircraft took off from Kos, Greece and continued their journey to Amsterdam Schiphol as HV1834. The two Eurofighters returned to base.
Good morning! On Sunday morning July 22 Transavia flight HV1834 en route from Kos to Amsterdam was intercepted by the air force over Bosnia. The reason for this was that there was communication loss between the aircraft and air traffic control. 1/3
— Transavia (@transavia) 24 juillet 2018
If communication is not forthcoming, the local air force will intervene according to procedures. The communication was finally restored quickly. The plane (PH-HSC) was able to continue the flight unhindered and without delay. 2/3
— Transavia (@transavia) 24 juillet 2018
Why the communication shortly has been lost is not known yet. That is being investigated now. Kind regards, Jonas. 3/3
— Transavia (@transavia) 24 juillet 2018
The Aeronautica Militare released following pictures on social media.
