Illuminated air traffic control tower and terminal building at Athens International Airport (ATH/LGAV) against a dusk sky, with surrounding mountains in the background.

Week 32 highlights another strong week for Greek aviation, with AEGEAN surpassing two million monthly passengers for the first time and Greece climbing to seventh in Europe for airline seat capacity. TAROM begins its Boeing 737 MAX fleet renewal, while Greece’s regional airports continue supporting Fraport’s international performance amid ongoing summer travel demand.

Week 30 highlights record activity and major investment across regional aviation. Athens–India traffic jumps 28%, AEGEAN completes its €66 million training and maintenance investment, and Greek airspace handles a record 5,082 flights in a single day, while Belgrade Airport plans further expansion and Ryanair looks towards major summer growth in Sarajevo.

Strong airport growth, major airspace modernisation and a high-profile policy debate over the EU’s Entry/Exit System define Week 28 of the Greece & Balkans Aviation Weekly. This edition also explores rising summer operational pressures and renewed regional connectivity as TAROM restores direct flights between Bucharest and Belgrade, offering a comprehensive overview of the week’s most significant aviation developments across Greece and the Balkans.

Strong tourism demand, growing airport investment, airline workforce development and evolving European aviation policy define Week 27 of the Greece & Balkans Aviation Weekly. From Greece’s regional airport concessions and AEGEAN’s pilot programme to operational intelligence and airline strategy across Southeast Europe, this edition explores the developments shaping the region’s aviation industry.

Strong passenger growth, new international partnerships, fleet modernization and critical infrastructure upgrades shaped aviation across Greece and the Balkans during Week 24. From expanding regional connectivity to continued investment in airport and airline operations, the week’s developments highlight a sector preparing for sustained growth while navigating the challenges of an increasingly competitive summer season.

Investor Analysis of Greek Airport Traffic 2026 for late March confirms a robust 9.1% Q1 surge, led by a 13.1% February spike at Athens International (AIA). While Fraport Greece celebrates an 81.4% load factor and the completion of RRF runway upgrades at Mykonos and Santorini, a critical "reliability gap" persists. High-density routes like Athens–Dubai face a 36.07% disruption rate, challenging the sector’s transition to a year-round institutional model.

This week, Greek aviation dominated headlines as Athens International (ATH) and Santorini (JTR) reported record-breaking March traffic, up 12% year-over-year. A major highlight was the successful "Pet Airlift" from the Middle East, showcasing the humanitarian role of our hubs. With Easter in Corfu trending on Google, airlines are adding 2M seats for the spring surge. Greekairports.gr remains your independent source for these vital updates—not a legal authority, but your eyes