Saulius Batavičius
Saulius Batavičius is the General Director of AB 'Oro navigacija,' the organization responsible for air traffic safety in Lithuania. He has emphasized the importance of maintaining safety standards for hot air balloon operations while addressing the challenges posed by increasing air traffic and GPS signal disruptions, which complicate the regulation of balloon flights in Vilnius.
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Recent news mentions
Saulius Batavičius explained that contraband balloons are intentionally released into dangerous aviation zones.
Kiauras balionų smygis – ką gali Lietuva?
Lithuania· 2025-12-02
Saulius Batavičius, the director of Oro navigacija, reported that Vilnius Airport was closed for 11 hours due to weather balloons.
60 метеозондов парализовали работу Вильнюсского аэропорта — ограничения затронули 50 рейсов
Belarus· 2025-12-01Saulius Batavičius revealed whether flights might be suspended again due to contraband balloon attacks.
„Yra tam tikros ribos“: ar ir vėl bus stabdomi skrydžiai Vilniaus oro uoste? | VerslasLithuania· 2025-10-30Saulius Batavičius emphasized the importance of safety in regulating hot air balloon traffic.
Skrydžių saugumo reikalavimai ir GPS signalo trikdžiai oro balionus pučia tolyn nuo Vilniaus | VerslasLithuania· 2025-05-15
