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Hellenic Seaplanes: First Test Run to Greek Port of Lavrio

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

Greece Plans to Launch Tenders for 22 Regional Airports in Q2 2024

Greek authorities plan to launch a new round of privatizations of 22 smaller regional airports in the summer of 2024.

Tender Process for 22 Regional Airports in Greece to Launch in Q1 2024

Greece is scheduled to announce a new round of privatizations for 22 smaller regional airports in the first quarter of 2024.

Thessaloniki Port Authority Investing Millions in Expansion Projects

The Thessaloniki Port Authority is investing 45 million euros in expansion projects this year.

Seaplane Port at Lavrio Gets Approval

The construction of a seaplane port southeast of Athens at Lavrio, set to handle hydroplane flights, has received the go-ahead from Greek authorities paving the way for the region of Attica to launch operations.

Two Seaplane Ports in the Peloponnese Get Green Light

Greek authorities have approved the construction of two seaplane airports at Porto Heli and Ermioni in the Peloponnese, according to an announcement by Greek Water Airports.

Kalamata Seaplane Port Gets Green Light

Construction of a seaplane port in the town of Kalamata is set to begin after local government and relevant ministries approved licensing.

Greek Gov’t Paves Way for Seaplane Operations with Amendment

The Greek government is paving the way for fast-track procedures to simplify licensing for the creation of a waterway network in Greece.

Kalamata Airport in Greece on Track for Development

The tender for the selection of consultants for the development of Kalamata Airport in Greece has been completed.

Greece Seaplane Operations Set Sights on 2022

Hellenic Seaplanes, a key investor in the development of Greece’s first waterway network, expects the first seaplane flights to take off in 2022.

Greece Economy Set to Gain from Export Activity, US Investments 

Investments and exports are expected to boost the Greek economy as Greece and the US enter a renewed period of cooperation.

New Study Reveals Greek Marinas €2.8 Billion Potential

Greece stands to gain 2.8 billion euros in the next decade if it taps into the potential of its marinas, according to a study presented by diaNEOsis.

Waterways for Five Evia Ports in the Pipeline

Waterway licensing procedures for the ports of Halkida, Edipso, Kymi, Karystos and Aliveri on the island of Evia are underway, according to Hellenic Seaplanes

Ios Island Waterway Permit for Seaplane Flights a Done Deal

The Greek island of Ios is moving ahead with the creation of its own waterway after the finalization of the licensing process by the Transport Ministry.

Greek Port Town Volos Gets Waterway License

The port authority of Volos in Central Greece was granted a license for the construction of a waterway for seaplane flights.

Development of 23 Greek Smaller Airports Starts with Kalamata

Development procedures for Greece’s 23 regional airports have kicked off starting with Kalamata, according to the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations.

Halkidiki’s Miraggio Greece’s First Resort With its Own Waterway

The 5-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki is Greece’s first resort to get authority approval of a waterway investment.

Greek Authorities Approve Halkidiki Waterway 

Greek authorities have approved the creation of a waterway in Halkidiki, northern Greece, that will cater to seaplane transport.

Greece Aiming for 150 Waterways in Five Years

Greece is moving ahead with the licensing and construction of 150 waterways, which it hopes to have up and running within the next five years.

Patra Waterway Concession Deal Finalized

Patra is one step closer to getting its own waterway after the finalization of a 12-year concession deal between the city’s port authority and Patra Port Waterway.