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.

The summer season continues to bring new developments across the aviation and tourism sectors of Southeast Europe. In Week 23, this edition examines the trends, challenges and strategic decisions influencing airports, airlines and regional connectivity across Greece and the Balkans.

As Southeast Europe braces for a record-breaking summer peak, Week 22 sees major aviation milestones reshape the region. From Athens Airport's triumph at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards to Air Serbia’s historic long-haul expansion and crucial terminal upgrades in the Balkans, find out how the regional aviation ecosystem is balancing massive capacity demands with operational pressure.

Passenger demand across Mediterranean markets remained strong, while airport operators continued balancing growth ambitions against operational pressure, infrastructure constraints and intensifying regional competition. ... As the region moves deeper into the summer season, aviation across Greece and the Balkans remains shaped by a delicate balance of growth, operational pressure and strategic competition — where regional connectivity, tourism, and aviation strategy continue