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…
After years of dormancy, Sparti Airport is poised to reemerge as a dynamic aviation hub, backed by a strategic vision that intertwines training, entrepreneurship, and regional development. A new partnership between the Municipality of Sparta and the aviation company SUPERIOR AIR signals a transformative chapter not only for the airport itself but for the wider Peloponnesian…
Please be advised that when departing from locations situated below Athinai TMA, such as private heliports, landing sites, or airports like LGMG and you intend to transition through Class G airspace (which extends up to 1000′ AGL), your flight must remain entirely within Class G airspace for the duration of that phase unless of course…
Greek Helicopters in collaboration with AviTracer have launched a beta project integrating ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI language model, to assist pilots and operations staff with quick, conversational access to the latest Hellenic AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication). The AI tool allows users to ask natural language questions and get instant, accurate responses based on the official AIP…
UPDATE: The NOTAM was removed on 25.06.25 D0383/25 NOTAM Q) LGGG/FAXX/IV/NBO / A /000/999/3642N02429E A) LGML B) 2025-06-21 04:00 C) 2025-06-30 20:59 E) IFR/VFR TRG FLIGHTS OR FLIGHTS FOR EXAMINATION PURPOSES NOT ACCEPTED WI MILOS ATZ. Where does it specify that an AFIS airspace or aerodrome in Class G airspace, located remotely and not interfering…
Με την έναρξη της θερινής περιόδου επανήλθαν και τα γνωστά προβλήματα στον εναέριο χώρο, κυρίως εντός και υπό της TMA Αθηνών. Καθυστερήσεις σημειώνονται σε όλα τα αεροδρόμια και ελικοδρόμια, με το αεροδρόμιο Μεγάρων (LGMG) να εμφανίζει καθυστερήσεις που ξεπερνούν τα 45 λεπτά. Αντίστοιχα φαινόμενα παρατηρούνται και στα ελικοδρόμια στην περιοχή του Κορωπίου. Είναι η αυξημένη…
We inform you that as of today, Monday, June 16, 2025, and until further notice, access to the helicopter landing/takeoff area is suspended. This decision was made for operational and technical reasons, aiming to ensure the safety of visitors, personnel, and vessels within the marina. Please inform your pilots and clients accordingly and take the…
UPDATE: 07 May 2025 – ADS-B flight track data On April 10, 2025, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter with registration N216MH, operated by New York Helicopter Charter Inc., (shutting down its operations immediately, according to the Federal Aviation Administration), owned by Meridian Helicopters, LLC, based in Broussard, Louisiana, tragically crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey…
Robinson R88 Robinson Helicopter Company has unveiled its latest innovation, the R88 helicopter, marking a significant expansion of its product line. This new model is designed to meet a diverse range of mission requirements while maintaining the company’s reputation for reliability, affordability, and safety. Design and Capacity The R88 is the largest helicopter ever…