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Hellenic Seaplanes conducts demonstration flights in Kalamata
Hellenic Seaplanes conducted a series of demonstration flights in Kalamata to showcase seaplane connectivity between islands and mainland Greece. The initiative coincided with the Annual Regular Conference of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE).
On November 5, a seaplane completed a special flight from Athens to the port of Kalamata, carrying officials including Fotis Magos, General Secretary for Aegean and Island Policy, and Nikolas Charalampous, CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes. Following the arrival, the aircraft participated in ten sightseeing tours on November 5 and 6.
Participants in the demonstration included various mayors and local government representatives from across Greece, including officials from Chios, Skyros, Psara, and several municipalities in Attica and mainland Greece. The flights aimed to demonstrate the potential for improved regional transport and connectivity.
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Central Union of Municipalities of Greece · Fotis Magos · Hellenic Seaplanes · Kalamata · Nikolas Charalampous