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Seaplane Ports for Three Greek Islands Get Green Light

Seaplane ports on three Greek islets in the Diapontian Island complex, northwest of Corfu, received approval this week.

Seaplane Flights to Kick Off from Corfu in Spring, Investor Says

Highly-anticipated seaplane flights are scheduled to kick off from Corfu in the spring, announced the project’s investor.

Greek Company Hopeful Seaplane Flights Will Begin in 2024

Hellenic Seaplanes is aiming to set up the largest seaplane network in Europe with flights expected to begin next year.

Seaplane Arrival Paves Way for Waterway Operations in Greece

Greece received its first seaplane that will shorten travel time to the islands when waterway operations kick off.

Greece’s Evia Seaplane Network Gets New Port Permits

The seaplane network on Evia island in Greece is moving ahead with more port permit approvals.

Kyllini Port Authority Grants License for Seaplane Port

Hellenic Seaplanes has been awarded the license to establish a seaplane port in Kyllini, Peloponnese.

Patra Closer to Operating Seaplane Flights to Nearby Greek Islands

The Patra Waterway, to connect mainland Greece with the Ionian and Saronic islands via seaplane flights, enters next stage.

First Seaplane Port on Evia Gets Green Light

A license for the creation of a seaplane port in Kymi on the island of Evia has been approved, Hellenic Seaplanes recently announced.

Next Steps for Crete Waterway Network and Seaplane Ports

Crete is swiftly moving forward with procedures to launch works on a waterway network and seaplane ports.

Peloponnese: Kalamata to Get Port for Seaplanes

Kalamata in the Peloponnese is preparing to welcome seaplane port infrastructure and to become an innovative destination in Greece, says the city’s mayor, Thanasis Vassilopoulos.

Cities on Crete Join Seaplane Network Project

A handful of cities on Crete have expressed interest in creating the necessary infrastructure to launch seaplane activities in the coming future.

Amendment Simplifies Greek Waterway Procedures

Companies seeking to launch seaplane and waterway operations in Greece may soon be able to move forward after relevant legal framework was revised.

Greek Island Tinos Gets Seaplane Port Infrastructure

The construction of seaplane infrastructure is underway on the Greek island of Tinos, according to an announcement by waterway managing company Hellenic Seaplanes.

Hellenic Seaplanes Aims to Launch First Flights to Tinos, Patmos, Sifnos

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes is aiming to launch its first seaplane flights from the islands of Tinos, Patmos and Sifnos.

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.

Minister Expects Seaplane Services to be a Game-changer for Greek Tourism

Seaplane services in Greece, once launched, are expected to create new tourism products and employment opportunities on the Greek islands and in remote regions.

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.

Stalled Seaplane Network Tops Greek Gov’t Agenda

A stalled network of seaplanes that would facilitate travel and transportation between the Greek islands is a top priority for the government.

Ministry Looking to Overcome Barriers to Create Waterways Network in Greece

The Development Ministry is looking to overcome the bureaucratic obstacles that are standing in the way of the creation of a waterways network in Greece.

Patmos Waterway Project Moving Forward

A time frame for the construction of a waterway hub on Patmos was discussed between Hellenic Seaplanes CEO, the island's mayor and investor Ricardo Nicolopoulos Farias.