Difficult flights to Russia through third or fourth countries seem to have entered the life of the Russian/Russian-speaking diaspora in European countries for a long time. The conditions and cost of such flights have been constantly changing over the past six months. The first spring shock about the closure of the sky towards Russia by […]
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How to return home to Russian tourists in Greece
Greece and Cyprus have closed their airspace to Russian aircraft. But about 4 thousand tourists from Russia may be on vacation at this time, and their return home is difficult. In the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, as reported GreekReporter, It is estimated that, in addition to about a hundred organized tourists, more than […]
Greece sends defense weapons to Ukraine
Two transport planes C-130 of the Greek Air Force, with Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers, fly to Ukraine today. One transport aircraft took off at 12:40, the scheduled takeoff time of the second one is 16:00. Both of them will land in Poland, which borders Ukraine, and then the cargo will be sent to its destination. […]
Athens Flying Week air show will take place on September 4-5
On September 4-5, 2021, the Athens Flying Week air show will be held at Tanagra Air Base for the 10th time. This year, the largest event will delight a huge number of Greek and international participants, including the aces of the French and American Air Force. According to a press release from the show organizers, […]
Russia will take 500 people from Afghanistan
Four Russian transport planes flew to Kabul on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The aircraft are equipped with special equipment, and medical personnel are also present in them, according to AMPE, in case injured or sick passengers have to be transported. The group of planes plans to pick up at least 500 people from […]
US sends P8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft to aid Greece
According to available information, the United States sent a US Navy P8 “Poseidon” reconnaissance aircraft to Greece to monitor the fires. In response to a government of #Greece request for support, I am grateful that the @US_EUCOM Navy component, @USNavyEurope , is providing a P-8 aerial reconnaissance aircraft to support firefighting efforts: https://t.co/ubmCCftMYY #StrongerTogether – […]
Elliniko: 7 abandoned planes put up for auction
A court decision has been passed, which concerns seven abandoned aircraft. They are located on the territory of the former Elliniko airport and will now be put up for auction. The union of former Olympic airways employees sought to fit within the designated area for exhibiting aircraft as museum pieces. However, Hellenic SA went to […]
Greece extends restrictions on air passengers
On Tuesday, the Greek Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended the air travel directives (notams) for travelers arriving in the country from abroad, as well as for passengers on domestic flights to the Greek Islands. The directives have been expanded to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The directive has been extended until Monday, June […]
The firefighting battle is coordinated by the chief of the fire department
The actions of firefighters to contain the fire that broke out last night in Schinose, coordinated by the chief of the fire department, Lieutenant General Stefanos Kolokuris. From the first hours at the scene was his deputy, Lieutenant General Yakovos Kleftospyros. The battle with fire continues, APE-MPE reports. As a precaution, Alepochori was evacuated in […]
Air liners and pilots prepare for the tourist season
Airlines have begun training pilots and aircraft for summer flights. This is not as easy as it seems at first glance, reports The Associated Press. The pandemic has contributed to a sharp decline in flights, and many airliners around the world have been put into hibernation. The gradual lifting of restrictions indicates that international flights […]
An uncontrolled Chinese rocket crashes to Earth
The PRC has lost control over the twenty-ton rocket, which it launched to deliver the space station module into orbit. At this time, the Changzhen-5B launch vehicle is falling to Earth, according to the Daily Mail. As experts expect, the aircraft will fall in the coming days, possibly weeks. Its debris will land in an […]
Greek fighters escorted Israeli plane from FIR of Athens
An El Al civilian aircraft flying from New York to Tel Aviv was escorted by military aircraft into Israeli airspace on Good Friday, April 30, after entering the Flight Information Area (FIR) of Athens. When the plane entered the Athens FIR, NATO’s Joint Air Operations Center in Torrejon, Spain, alerted the Greek Air Force to […]