Week 36 highlights Greece’s aviation community mourning the loss of two Hellenic Air Force pilots, Ryanair’s renewed criticism of Greek air traffic control, record operational performance at Heraklion Airport and the EU’s Entry/Exit System entering a new phase. This edition also features the latest industry updates from Routes & Networks and EUROCONTROL, alongside key airline, airport and regional connectivity developments shaping aviation across Greece and Southeast Europe.

It takes just 53 seconds under ideal conditions, yet it has served Scotland’s remote Orkney Islands for decades. Discover the remarkable story behind the world’s shortest scheduled passenger flight and why this tiny route remains one of aviation’s most extraordinary connections.