Helicopter flights can be an unforgettable experience, whether for sightseeing, transfers, or business travel. But not every operator follows the same standards of safety and legality. Around the world, “grey charter” flights and questionable practices continue to put passengers at unnecessary risk. So how can a passenger, who isn’t an aviation expert, spot red flags…
Athens, Greece (20 August 2025) Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has renewed its call for sweeping reforms across the EU’s air traffic control (ATC) system, following a disruptive equipment failure at Athens ATC Centre on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, which resulted in delays to 12 of its flights and impacted over 2,000 passengers (Ryanair Corporate). Cumulative…
After years of dormancy, Sparti Airport is poised to reemerge as a dynamic aviation hub, backed by a strategic vision that intertwines training, entrepreneurship, and regional development. A new partnership between the Municipality of Sparta and the aviation company SUPERIOR AIR signals a transformative chapter not only for the airport itself but for the wider Peloponnesian…
Please be advised that when departing from locations situated below Athinai TMA, such as private heliports, landing sites, or airports like LGMG and you intend to transition through Class G airspace (which extends up to 1000′ AGL), your flight must remain entirely within Class G airspace for the duration of that phase unless of course…
UPDATE: The NOTAM was removed on 25.06.25 D0383/25 NOTAM Q) LGGG/FAXX/IV/NBO / A /000/999/3642N02429E A) LGML B) 2025-06-21 04:00 C) 2025-06-30 20:59 E) IFR/VFR TRG FLIGHTS OR FLIGHTS FOR EXAMINATION PURPOSES NOT ACCEPTED WI MILOS ATZ. Where does it specify that an AFIS airspace or aerodrome in Class G airspace, located remotely and not interfering…
Με την έναρξη της θερινής περιόδου επανήλθαν και τα γνωστά προβλήματα στον εναέριο χώρο, κυρίως εντός και υπό της TMA Αθηνών. Καθυστερήσεις σημειώνονται σε όλα τα αεροδρόμια και ελικοδρόμια, με το αεροδρόμιο Μεγάρων (LGMG) να εμφανίζει καθυστερήσεις που ξεπερνούν τα 45 λεπτά. Αντίστοιχα φαινόμενα παρατηρούνται και στα ελικοδρόμια στην περιοχή του Κορωπίου. Είναι η αυξημένη…
We inform you that as of today, Monday, June 16, 2025, and until further notice, access to the helicopter landing/takeoff area is suspended. This decision was made for operational and technical reasons, aiming to ensure the safety of visitors, personnel, and vessels within the marina. Please inform your pilots and clients accordingly and take the…
Helicopter operations can be safely integrated near busy airports, even if the heliports are within the ATZs. This study reviews examples, ATC management, regulatory frameworks, safety practices, and potential applications for LGAV.
According to Article 51, paragraph 2 of Law 4757/2020, the responsibility for implementing the Ministerial Decision regarding the “Obligation to submit Form 731 by passengers on privately operated aircraft” (Government Gazette B’ 422/2017) has been transferred to the HANSP (ΑΠΑ 4098/14-02-2025). In light of the above, as from 14.02.25 the submission of Form 731 will…
On January 28, 2025, the Safety and Incident Management Department of the HCAA, organized a highly successful in-person meeting on the topic of VFR flights in Greek airspace.