After the approval of the water airport in Kymi, environmental permits are granted for the water airports in Karystos, Aliveri, and Aidipsos, giving the green light for their final licensing!

Next in line are Skyros, Alonissos, Skopelos, Chios, and Oinousses!

Evia has laid strong foundations to soon create its own integrated water airport network, as evidenced by the rapid developments around the implementation of its infrastructure.

Specifically, the official Approval of Environmental Terms (AET) has been announced for three more water airports in Evia, namely for the ports of Karystos, Aidipsos, and Aliveri. This means that the technical files for these water airports are heading toward completion and the final issuance of the establishment permits for the projects, which are entirely undertaken by Hellenic Seaplanes.

Based on the environmental approval received for the three destinations on the island, it is confirmed that both the land-based facilities and the floating installations for the mooring of seaplanes will have no impact on either the water surface of the ports or the surrounding environment of the water airports.

The good news from the announcements of the AETs come in addition to the licensing granted earlier this month for the Kymi water airport, meaning that January was a “key month” for Evia.

Undoubtedly, the implementation of the project to create five water airports on the island is the result of good communication and continuous collaboration between Hellenic Seaplanes and the Port Authority of Evia (OLNE), which is further confirmed by today’s meeting between OLNE President Mr. Spiros Gerontidis, Hellenic Seaplanes President and CEO Mr. Nicolas Charalambous, and the Regional Governor of Central Greece, Mr. Fanis Spanos.

During the meeting, further technical details regarding the completion of the licensing of the water airports in Karystos, Aidipsos, and Aliveri were discussed, as well as the next steps that need to be taken before construction works for their land and water-based facilities begin.

Mr. Spiros Gerontidis, one of the key figures behind the vision for the construction of water airports in Evia, commented on the environmental permits received for the three ports on the island: “Karystos, Aidipsos, and Aliveri are following the path of Kymi and are just a few steps away from obtaining the establishment permit for their water airports, which will be the means to bring seaplane flights to our island. Our ambition is for Evia to become one of the first destinations to see seaplanes flying again in Greece, and we believe we are moving in the right direction so that both locals and tourists can travel to and from our ports comfortably, quickly, and with the safety offered by seaplanes.”

Mr. Nicolas Charalambous, CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes, stated: “The licensing and ultimately the operation of the water airports in Evia is of strategic importance to Hellenic Seaplanes and its network of water airports. It is clear that the facilities will bring new commercial momentum and advantages to the ports on the island, and in combination with the positive developments in neighboring water airports that are now back in the spotlight, we will soon have a seaplane flight network that will serve hundreds of passengers daily. The collaboration with OLNE and Mr. Gerontidis is exemplary, and the results are evident in practice.”

The Regional Governor of Central Greece, Mr. Fanis Spanos, focused on the positive changes brought by the arrival of the water airports in the region: “Central Greece occupies a prominent position in the plan for creating water airports, as its ports allow for easy connections between many areas via seaplane. As I mentioned in the case of Kymi, which has already licensed its water airport, step by step, the region and the port authorities are moving forward together, implementing the plan that will drastically contribute to development and our quality of life.”

Skyros, Skopelos, and Alonissos move forward hand in hand for the construction of their water airports!

The water airport in Skyros is ready to take the next big step, as the updated decision regarding the project from the Skyros Port Authority has been approved by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, and the acceptance certificate for the technical file has been signed by the Deputy Minister of Transport, responsible for Transport, Mr. Michalis Papadopoulos.

The water airports in Alonissos and Skopelos are at a similar stage of readiness! Specifically, approvals required for the Alonissos port are at an advanced level, allowing for the establishment and operation of the local water airport, while Skopelos is just a few approvals away from receiving the green light to proceed with its request for establishment and operational licensing.

It is worth noting that the management of the water airports and the licensing process in Skyros, Skopelos, and Alonissos have been assigned to companies affiliated with Hellenic Seaplanes, which, by creating water airport networks in Evia, Skyros, and the Sporades, aims for the direct connection of these ports with each other and surrounding areas, capitalizing on the continuous tourism growth they are experiencing.

Water airports in Chios and Oinousses are in the spotlight!

Positive developments are emerging regarding the water airports in the Northern Aegean, specifically in Chios and Oinousses. The North Aegean Regional Council has approved the environmental terms for the two water airports, and all signs indicate they will follow the path of the Psara water airport, creating a network of water airports that will serve the local population’s need for more and faster transportation options.