Context: Heliports and the 700′ limit The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) publishes procedures in its Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) for helicopters operating from private heliports south of Eleftherios Venizelos (LGAV). A safety study prepared for the Athens air‑traffic service describes the procedures. Helicopter pilots departing or arriving at heliports such as Koropi must cross…

AviWIND Project AviWIND is the latest GreekHelicopters and AviTracer project, reshaping how heliports, small airfields, seaports, vertiports and private operators monitor wind and weather data with low visibility and rain alerts. Everyone talks about “situational awareness,” but few actually deliver the one thing pilots care about: reliable, real-time, readable information presented in a brutally simple way,…

LGAV Reduces Arrival Capacity by 25%, Causing Widespread Delays Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is currently experiencing significant flight delays following a decision by Air Traffic Control to reduce the hourly arrival capacity by approximately 25 percent. The measure came into effect on September 25, 2025, and has already led to widespread disruptions for airlines…

Helicopter flights can be an unforgettable experience, whether for sightseeing, transfers, or business travel. But not every operator follows the same standards of safety and legality. Around the world, “grey charter” flights and questionable practices continue to put passengers at unnecessary risk. So how can a passenger, who isn’t an aviation expert, spot red flags…

Athens, Greece (20 August 2025) Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has renewed its call for sweeping reforms across the EU’s air traffic control (ATC) system, following a disruptive equipment failure at Athens ATC Centre on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, which resulted in delays to 12 of its flights and impacted over 2,000 passengers (Ryanair Corporate). Cumulative…