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 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.

Week 38 highlights Aegean’s strong first-half passenger performance, Athens International Airport’s next major expansion milestone and Air Canada’s growing commitment to the Greek market. This edition also examines the latest developments surrounding the EU’s Entry/Exit System and features Routes & Networks Latest, EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 – Week 37, Fraport Greece’s record August performance and Istanbul Airport’s rise as the world’s most connected aviatio

Record tourism forecasts, growing operational pressures and expanding regional connectivity define Week 26 of the Greece & Balkans Aviation Weekly. From Greece’s expected 52 million international visitors and European airport policy challenges to airline strategy, aviation heritage and Balkan network developments, this edition examines the trends shaping aviation across Southeast Europe.

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.

Greece's tourism soars with 24.5% winter growth and continued spring surge, setting up for a potential record-breaking year.

Greece's tourism sector anticipates welcoming 40 million visitors by 2028, navigating the challenges of overtourism with strategic foresight

Learn about the environmental and cultural impacts, rising costs, and the struggle to balance preservation with profit.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has assured that Greek tourism is safe, despite the recent wildfires and heat waves.