{"id":40161,"date":"2025-06-06T10:20:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T10:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hellenic-seaplanes.com\/deltia-typou\/etoimi-gia-ptiseis-ydroplana-arnhtiki-gnomodotisi-ypourgeio-nautilias\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T11:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:43:08","slug":"greece-is-ready-for-seaplane-flights-negative-opinion-ministry-of-shipping","status":"publish","type":"deltia-typou","link":"https:\/\/hellenic-seaplanes.com\/en\/deltia-typou\/greece-is-ready-for-seaplane-flights-negative-opinion-ministry-of-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece is ready for seaplane flights &#8211; Negative opinion on Milos and Santorini from the Ministry of Shipping \u2013 outside the seaplane flight network."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Despite the full operational readiness of Hellenic Seaplanes, the completion of a lengthy and complex licensing process, and the scheduling of flights to 28 approved destinations, the negative opinions of the Port Authorities in Milos and Santorini exclude two of the country\u2019s most popular tourist islands from the national seaplane flight network\u2026!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Greece is preparing to spread its wings in a magical way \u2013 reconnecting sea and air through the unique travel mode of seaplanes. Hellenic Seaplanes announces the completion of the first phase of its flight preparation for the summer of 2025, launching its digital booking platform and planning flights that will transform the map of accessibility to the Greek islands and remote areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Hellenic Seaplane\u2019s current flight network includes flights based in Athens, Skyros, and Ioannina, covering a wide range of destinations such as Alimos, Patras, Chios, Psara, Tinos, Leros, Patmos, Paxoi, Skopelos, Alonnisos, Corfu, Samothrace, Volos, Amfilochia, Alexandroupoli, the Athenian Riviera, Mathraki, Othonoi, Kalamata, and other regions. The flights serve existing waterways, approved water landing sites, as well as airports, which can be used thanks to the amphibious nature of the company\u2019s aircraft. The network is designed to enhance island connectivity and provide reliable, safe, and flexible transportation throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This is a network that not only connects destinations \u2013 but also connects lives, communities, islands, business activities, and tourist experiences. Each flight is not just a transfer, but an experience that begins the moment of takeoff over the sea and ends with a smooth landing on the water in some of the most enchanting location in Greece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">At the same time, however, two of the most touristic and key island destinations \u2013 Milos and Santorini \u2013 are excluded from the flight network, as the operation of water runways was not approved, with local authorities citing safety concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This development seems paradoxical: in port cities like Copenhagen in Denmark, Vancouver in Canada, Sydney in Australia, or Miami in the United States, seaplanes take off and land daily in some of the busiest harbors in the world, carrying out hundreds of flights every day. And yet, in Greece\u2014a country defined by tourism and island connectivity\u2014two iconic destinations, Milos and Santorini, do not allow the operation of seaplanes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8220;Hellenic Seaplanes strictly adheres to all international safety standards, employs specialized and certified personnel, and operates in full compliance with both European and Greek legislation. However, the issue is not safety \u2014 it is the lack of knowledge and the increased caution and fear of assuming responsibility by public authorities \u2014 especially in sectors related to transportation and safety following serious accidents, such as the Tempi tragedy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">We must not swing to the opposite extreme, where every development project is sacrificed under the pretext of safety. Safety is non-negotiable \u2014 but it must be based on informed knowledge, not fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">As Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Stefanos Gikas rightly stated, the personnel involved in seaports and harbors must be properly trained and informed. Because if the Port Authorities continue to issue negative opinions out of fear or uncertainty, the country will not be able to leverage a comparative advantage granted by its geography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Hellenic Seaplanes, both in the past and today, has proposed \u2014 fully funded through its own resources \u2014 the execution of special demonstration flights, aiming to involve and board members of the Hellenic Coast Guard and other stakeholders involved in the licensing process. The purpose of this initiative is for the competent authorities to observe firsthand the operation of seaplanes, to understand their technical specificities and advantages, and above all, to become familiar with their safe and compatible presence in port areas. Through experience and knowledge, the foundations are laid for informed decision-making and effective cooperation for the benefit of island Greece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Statement by the Chairman &amp; CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes, Mr. Nikolas Charalambous<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u201cSeaplanes are not just a means of transportation. They are a part of Greek aviation history making a dynamic comeback, signaling the beginning of a new era of innovation, connectivity, and sustainable development. Their reappearance in Greece is not only a tribute to the past \u2014 it is a bold statement about the future.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The operation of seaplanes will create hundreds of new jobs, directly and indirectly strengthen the local and regional economy, and act as a catalyst for attracting investments, especially in areas such as the Athens Riviera, mainland regions with lakes, and the Greek islands.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":39216,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[283],"class_list":["post-40161","deltia-typou","type-deltia-typou","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Greece is ready for seaplane flights - Negative opinion on Milos and Santorini from the Ministry of Shipping \u2013 outside the seaplane flight network. - Hellenic Seaplanes S.A.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hellenic-seaplanes.com\/en\/deltia-typou\/greece-is-ready-for-seaplane-flights-negative-opinion-ministry-of-shipping\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Greece is ready for seaplane flights - Negative opinion on Milos and Santorini from the Ministry of Shipping \u2013 outside the seaplane flight network. - Hellenic Seaplanes S.A.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Despite the full operational readiness of Hellenic Seaplanes, the completion of a lengthy and complex licensing process, and the scheduling of flights to 28 approved destinations, the negative opinions of the Port Authorities in Milos and Santorini exclude two of the country\u2019s most popular tourist islands from the national seaplane flight network\u2026! 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