Hellenic Seaplanes Tests Waters in Amphilochia, Western Greece

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A seaplane of Hellenic Seaplanes recently touched down in western Greece at the port of Amphilochia, where the company plans to develop a water runway to service the town and its surrounding area.

The test run, which took place on Sunday, followed the first test flights the company carried out in the Aegean, specifically among the Sporades islands of Skopelos, Alonissos, and Skyros.

Upon landing in Amphilochia’s waters, company experts conducted on-site assessments to ensure that the port will adequately meet the needs of incoming and outgoing seaplanes.

Hellenic Seaplanes hopes to commence commercial flights soon, with recent test flights in the Sporades and Amphilochia aimed at familiarizing pilots with the water and infrastructure conditions in those areas.

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The arrival of seaplanes in Amphilochia, connecting it with the ports of Patra, Kyllini, Ioannina, and the Ionian islands, particularly Corfu and Paxi, is expected to bolster the local economy and promote further development of its tourism market.

“All these test flights are intended to promote seaplanes nationwide and for all of us to get acquainted with the destinations that will be officially served soon, when we start our commercial flights,” said Hellenic Seaplanes CEO Nicolas Charalambous.