Košice Airport Cancels Major NATO Air Show Over Security Concerns
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Košice Airport has unexpectedly withdrawn its approval for the Slovak International Air Fest (SIAF) 2026, citing security risks and effectively canceling the major air show. The Slovak Aviation Association said it had no choice but to accept the airport's decision, despite the event's significance as an international NATO partnership event. Organizers now face the task of withdrawing invitations already extended to NATO partner countries and informing diplomatic missions of the cancellation. SIAF is Slovakia's premier aviation event, featuring military aircraft demonstrations and typically drawing thousands of visitors to showcase international military cooperation and Slovak aviation capabilities.