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Turkish Airlines chairman bullish on carrier's growth

Turkish Airlines is hearing interest from outside companies looking to form an air carrier, its chairman İlker Aycı told state-run Anadolu Agency.

"We're hearing things from outside. There are those who want to establish an airline with us or be acquired by us. We are examining such opportunities," Aycı said on June 19. 

Aegean Airlines passenger traffic up 8 pct in April-May

Aegean Airlines grew passenger traffic on its domestic and foreign routes by 8 percent in April to May compared with last year, starting the summer season on a strong footing, Greece's largest carrier said on Tuesday.

Aegean, a member of the Star Alliance airline group, flies a young fleet of 61 aircraft, mostly Airbus A320 jets.

Aegean Air sees losses grow

Greece's largest carrier Aegean Airlines posted a net loss of 35.8 million euros for the first quarter on Tuesday, up from 21.5 million euros in the same period a year ago.

The company, a member of the Star Alliance airline group, said results were hurt by the underutilization of its fleet in winter months.

Olympic Air and Aegean flights canceled due to strike (tables in Greek)

Air Traffic Controllers and Telecommunications Employees of the civil service aviation will take part in the nationwide strike in Greece declared by the country’s two largest unions, GSEE and ADEDY for Wednesday, May 17. As a result flights of Olympic Air and Aegean will be either canceled or rescheduled on the day. Following are the changes in the routes.

Record arrivals in Athens in 1st 3-month period

The percentage of arrivals in Athens rose by 14% in the first 3-month period, according to data presented in a joint press conference by the city’s Mayor George Kaminis and the vice-President of Aegean Airlines, Eftychios Vasilakis. Athens achieved an all-time record number of arrivals in 2016 with 4,6 million travellers compared to 4.2 million in 2015.

Aegean Airlines reports growth in passenger traffic in Q1

Greece's largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Wednesday passenger traffic grew 5 percent in the first quarter, with load factors improving to historically high levels for the winter season.

The company, a member of the Star Alliance airline group, said it flew a total of 2.1 million passengers on domestic and foreign routes, together with its subsidiary Olympic Air.

Four Turkish jets chased off after violating Greek air space

Four Turkish fighter jets flying in formation on Wednesday carried out five violations of Greek air space in the northeastern and central Aegean, the latest in a string of transgressions over recent months.

The aircraft, which were all armed, were chased off by Greek planes in line with international practices, Greek defense officials said.

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