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On 4–5 January 1973, the Concorde prototype arrived at Athens' Ellinikon International Airport, giving Greece its first close encounter with supersonic passenger flight. Discover the story behind the historic demonstration flights that brought the future of aviation to Greek skies.

Week 45 covers European flight disruption from bomb threats, the planned four-month closure of Chios Airport, Montenegro’s request for IATA support on airport planning and record passenger growth at Fraport’s Greek airports. It also features Routes & Network Latest, EUROCONTROL’s winter plan, Wizz Air’s Tirana expansion and Polaris Airlines’ launch from Chișinău.

Mid-autumn meteorological patterns solidify across Hellenic FIRs from 8 to 14 November 2026. Eastward-shifting high-pressure ridges allow weak fronts and localized troughs to cross the region, bringing cooler temperatures, variable cloud cover, and increasing wind shear along island channels. Operational updates cover key gateways: single-runway maintenance at Athens (LGAV), morning sea fog at Thessaloniki (SKG), crosswinds at Heraklion (LGIR), and clear IFR corridors at Rhod

Hidden among the towering peaks of the Himalayas, Bhutan's Paro International Airport is one of the world's most challenging places to land. Discover why only a select group of specially trained pilots are qualified to fly into this extraordinary mountain airport.

Week 44 explores Athens’ long-haul ambitions, Sofia’s Terminal 3 preparations, Tirana’s runway upgrades and SKY express’ new Athens–Barcelona route. It also highlights route developments from Routes & Networks Latest, alongside EUROCONTROL’s latest data, Volotea’s restructuring proceedings and easyJet’s Starlink plans.

A late-autumn low-pressure system moving across the Aegean basin and Ionian sectors brings heightened humidity, lowering cloud ceilings, and scattered rain bands to Greek FIRs early in the week. Operational conditions transition from temporary VFR disruptions to clearing, partly sunny skies heading into Thursday and Friday. Read the complete flight dispatch briefing and runway operational impact analysis for Athens (LGAV), Thessaloniki (LGTS), Heraklion (LGIR), and Rhodes (LG

Long before modern fighter jets and advanced military aircraft, a fragile Henri Farman biplane changed the course of Greek aviation. Discover how Dimitrios Kamberos’ pioneering flight in May 1912 marked the birth of Greece’s military aviation and opened a new chapter in the nation’s history.

Week 43 examines Ryanair’s European network restructuring, Cyprus Airways’ expansion to London Stansted, protests over the planned closure of Chios Airport and forecasts of higher airfares across Europe. The edition also features the latest Routes & Networks developments, Forbes’ 2026 aviation awards, a medical emergency involving a Rhodes flight and the FAA certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10.

A late-autumn low-pressure system moving across the Aegean basin and Ionian sectors brings heightened humidity, lowering cloud ceilings, and scattered rain bands to Greek FIRs early in the week. Operational conditions transition from temporary VFR disruptions to clearing, partly sunny skies heading into Thursday and Friday. Read the complete flight dispatch briefing and runway operational impact analysis for Athens (LGAV), Thessaloniki (LGSK), Heraklion (LGIR), and Rhodes (LG

Lightning strikes may look dramatic from the cabin window, but they’re a routine part of commercial aviation. Discover how modern airliners are engineered to safely withstand one of nature’s most powerful forces.

Week 41 highlights AEGEAN’s recognition as Europe’s safest airline, continued passenger growth at Athens International Airport, Air Serbia’s record-breaking traffic performance and further progress towards the opening of Heraklion’s new Kastelli Airport. The edition also covers the latest Routes & Networks developments, AEGEAN’s return to Damascus, Croatia Airlines’ winter strategy and progress on the Chios Airport upgrade.

A dominant high-pressure ridge brings stable VFR clarity and mild autumn temperatures across Greek FIRs early in the week. Operational conditions remain favorable across major hub corridors before a Mediterranean low-pressure system introduces increasing cloud cover, localized ceiling drops, and scattered rain showers mid-to-late week. Read the operational flight briefing for Athens (LGAV), Thessaloniki (LGSK), Heraklion (LGIR), and Rhodes (LGRP).

The Boeing 747 transformed air travel around the world, but for Greece it represented something even greater. Discover how Olympic Airways’ Jumbo Jet strengthened international connections and became an icon of Greek aviation.

Week 41 highlights AEGEAN’s recognition as Europe’s safest airline, continued passenger growth at Athens International Airport, Air Serbia’s record-breaking traffic performance and further progress towards the opening of Heraklion’s new Kastelli Airport. The edition also covers the latest Routes & Networks developments, AEGEAN’s return to Damascus, Croatia Airlines’ winter strategy and progress on the Chios Airport upgrade.

As October advances, Greek FIRs transition into active mid-autumn weather patterns. A passing Aegean trough brings scattered rain, convective activity, and lowering ceilings early in the week before VFR conditions stabilize. Read the latest operational flight briefing for Athens (LGAV), Thessaloniki (LGTS), Heraklion (LGIR), and Rhodes (LGRP).

Did you know airline pilots usually don’t eat the same meal? Discover why many airlines follow this simple precaution and how it helps reduce risk behind the scenes.

Week 40 highlights resilient passenger demand across Greece, Athens Airport’s expanding long-term infrastructure strategy, Fraport Greece’s next investment phase and growing investor interest in the country’s regional airport concession programme. The edition also covers the latest Routes & Networks developments, EUROCONTROL’s European Aviation Overview, rising airfare pressures and new EU cabin baggage rules.

Aviation Weather (04–10 Oct 2026): Mid-autumn brings cooler conditions across Greek FIRs with VFR dominant. LGAV: 22–25°C, nights 14–16°C; density altitude constraints cleared. LGTS: 20–23°C, morning fog risks. LGIR: 23–26°C, stable north breezes (10–14 kt). LGRP: 24–27°C transitional comfort. Northern sectors experience early-morning cloud buildups.

Discover the fascinating story behind Olympic Airways’ iconic six-ring logo and the legal challenge that shaped one of Greek aviation’s most recognisable symbols. Find out why one extra ring became a lasting part of the airline’s remarkable legacy.

Week 39 highlights international confidence in Greek aviation through Aegean’s latest European recognition, Condor’s new Athens route, discussions on direct Japan flights and continued investment in Paros Airport. The edition also covers the latest Routes & Networks developments, EUROCONTROL’s delay report, Airbus’ A321neo manufacturing update and Star Alliance’s award-winning lounge.