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.

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.

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.

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.

High-pressure stability continues across Aegean and mainland FIRs for the week of 30 August – 5 September 2026, sustaining pristine VFR conditions and easing Meltemi winds. Athens (LGAV) and Rhodes (LGRP) peak at 31°C–35°C with high density altitudes requiring load checks. Thessaloniki (LGTS) cools slightly to 28°C–32°C with stable ILS approaches. Heraklion (LGIR) maintains 29°C–32°C highs, regulated by steady 15–18 knot maritime breezes.