Juneyao upgrades Athens–Shanghai route to daily flights from summer 2026, reflecting strong growth and rising demand between Greece and China....

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AirlineRatings has released its 2026 rankings of the world’s safest full-service and low-cost airlines, evaluating carriers based on incident records, fleet standards, pilot training and international safety audits....

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Aegean Airlines is relaunching direct flights from Istanbul to Crete and Santorini earlier this year, supporting Greece’s strategy to extend tourism beyond the peak summer season....

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Europe’s airports face a €360 billion investment challenge by 2040 as rising costs threaten financial viability, ACI Europe warns in a new report....

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Global air travel demand rose 5.3% in 2025, with international markets leading growth as airlines operated amid supply chain constraints....

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Greece’s air travel returned to pre-pandemic levels, placing the country 8th in Europe as Athens Airport entered the continent’s top 10 busiest hubs....

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Greek airports handled a record 83.3 million passengers in 2025, driven by strong international demand across major and regional hubs....

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Starting on March 31, Wizz Air will launch a new direct service between Tirana and Kalamata, operating two weekly flights....

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Project supports the airport’s integration into the European air traffic management network under the Single European Sky framework....

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Greece has set up a special committee to investigate a radio frequency incident in the Athens FIR, while authorities also ordered an administrative inquiry....

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HASP announced that delivery of the first air traffic communication control systems is expected within the first two months of 2026....

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Athens International Airport is set to close 2025 with a record 34 million passengers as a €1 billion terminal expansion moves into its execution phase alongside a leadership transition....

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Air Europa finalizes Turkish Airlines investment, cancels €475 million SEPI loan ahead of schedule, strengthening its financial position and European-Hispanic America connectivity....

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EU unveils a transport package to cut travel times and boost high-speed rail and low-carbon fuels for aviation and shipping....

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Fraport Greece begins the fourth phase of runway reconstruction at eight regional airports, with temporary operations suspended to allow upgrades that will enhance safety and efficiency....

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George Kallimasias will succeed Yiannis Paraschis as CEO of Athens Airport in February 2026, marking a new chapter in the airport’s strategic development....

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