Aviation
Greek army chief participates in military airdrop exercises
The Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff General Konstantinos Floros participated in airborne exercises on Monday. The general parachuted from a Chinook CH-47D before landing at sea near the town of Nea Peramos according to a release by the Greek military.
Boeing expects number of planes in air to double by 2042
Boeing expects the number of commercial planes in service around the world to double in the next 20 years, according to estimates published yesterday, anticipating a slightly larger increase than competitor Airbus.
The American aircraft manufacturer estimates 48,575 planes will be in service in 2042, compared with 24,500 last year.
Aegean islets at the mercy of goats
Goats are contributing to the desertification of the Aegean islets. For centuries, these islets have endured the harsh forces of the open sea and have served as vital habitats for humans under challenging circumstances. However, European Union programs have led to uncontrolled and subsidized overgrazing, resulting in a tragic situation.
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Aegean and Cyprus Airways join forces with code-sharing agreement
In a significant move aimed at enhancing connectivity and offering improved travel options, Aegean and Cyprus Airways are preparing to announce a strategic cooperation through a code-sharing agreement. The formal announcement is scheduled to take place at an upcoming press conference next week, where executives from both airlines will outline the details of the partnership.
WizzAir launches a New Route from Bulgaria to Albania
The low-cost airline "Wizz Air" announced that it is launching a new direct route from Sofia to the Albanian capital Tirana. The flights will start from December 18, with three flights per week. The cheapest one-way ticket can currently be bought for 196 leva (around 100 euros) - without luggage.
Qantas lets female cabin crew ditch high heels
Australia's national airline announced on June 9 that it will scrap its gender-based uniform guidelines, allowing male cabin crew to wear make-up and giving women the option to ditch high heels.
Qantas said it had overhauled its guidelines to better reflect modern expectations, and to make uniforms more comfortable for staff from "diverse cultural backgrounds."
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Greece to get first F-35s by 2028, ex-minister says
Greece will get delivery of the first F-35 stealth multirole aircraft by 2028, "if everything proceeds according to plan," former Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos told TV station Skai Friday.
Tourism set for record takings
Greek tourism is heading for a new record for travel receipts this year despite the decline in the growth rate of bookings from Germany for holidays in Greece in the third quarter. Last year, travel receipts reached 17.7 billion euros, while the record belongs to 2019, with €18.2 billion. The challenge for this year is to exceed €18.5 billion.
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Sky Express sets target of 4.5 million passengers
"Year 2022 was a milestone for Sky Express and Greek tourism that exceeded all expectations," Sky Express Chief Commercial Officer Gerasimos Skaltsas said during a company event marking the start of the summer season.
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Turkey’s F-16 deal with Washington hangs in the balance over Ukraine transfer demand, report says
Washington is considering granting approval for the transfer of F-16 upgrade kits and the sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, conditional on Turkey agreeing to transfer its existing fleet of older F-16s to Ukraine, broadcaster Haberturk has reported.