News Bulletins in EN

Bulletin Number 13 / 2014

1. AOPA NEWS
 
1.1.AOPA Greece is still fighting with HCAA on Cessna SID situation
1.2.AOPA Greece is still fighting with Santorini airposrt manager on parking practices
1.3.Discussion with Minister of Tourism on ways to increase GA tourist traffic to Greece
1.4.and 1.5 Contacts with Air Force for increased cooperation
1.5.and 1.6 and 1.7 Cooperation with landing strip operators
1.8. Initial plans for an excursion to Oshkosh USA on 2016
 
2. AVIATION NEWS
 
2.1.First pilot with handicap got his pilot license.
2.2.Rodos Air Club fest on becoming 40 years old.
2.3.Edessa Gliding Air Club on completion of a strong expansion project.

Bulletin Number 12 / 2014

1.    Cessna SID

The whole Europe is in turmoil because of the Cessna SID matter. The Greek CAA has adopted an extremely hard position on the subject. This is why AOPA Greece, is fighting for better conditions with the technical assistance of other European AOPA’s



2.    Santorini Airport manager

Santorini Airport manager is to appear in court due to alleged discrimination against VFR traffic.


3.    Aerobatic training


Olympus Aviation Academy became the first training center in South East Europe to offer training in aerobatics 
For information contact   0030 2310 475 111  


4.    AOPA Greece, News

AOPA Greece is contacting members in order to prepare yearly planner for next year.
Members are reminded that most subscription are to end by year end.

Bulletin Number 11 / 2014

1.    AFW
Thousands of spectators attended the air show at Tatoi Military Airfield. Civil and military aircrafts of all short presented a unique view of modern aviation.
The presence of Vice President of IAOPA Mr Craig Spence and the AOPA EU Mr. Martin Robinson plus AOPA representatives from the European countries added an international taste in the event.
AFW is now the Greatest Aviation Show in South East Europe.

2.    AOPA EU REGIONAL MEETING IN ATHENS
The European AOPA Meeting took place in Athens on September 27. The latest developments in EASA and forthcoming changes in General Aviation in Europe were presented to representatives of all European countries.
At the same time the head of European AOPA met with Ministers and Government officials to present difficulties with the General Aviation in Greece.

3.    COST SHARING AND INTRODUCTORY FLIGHTS
Air clubs and Aircraft Training Organizations are now preparing to start cost sharing and introductory flights according to the new European regulation. 

4.    Cessna SID
AOPA is fighting latest HCAA technical order imposing compulsory implementation of the Cessna SID.  Details on AOPA’s web page

5.    AOPA GREECE  REQUESTS VOLUNTEER SUPPORT 
AOPA Greece calls for member’s support in its fight for General Aviation in the country

6.    GOOD NEWS
FAS Aviation, based in Rhodes Island announced the first split ownership business jet in Greece.

Bulletin Number 10 / 2014

  1. In a few days, AFW will turn the lights on. It is going to be the best Tatoi air show ever.
    In another development, the 3rd AFW Aviation Conference which is going to take place on Monday 22 at Divani Caravel Hotel, will become the number one Aviation Conference ever held in Greece. Four (4) ministers and a score of high standing Government officials will participate.
    At the same time, the organizing committee reminds you all that you should send your participation application until next Sunday September 21 at the latest. Otherwise you will not be allowed to land at Tatoi.
  2. AOPA Europe is meeting in Athens at September 27. The organizer, AOPA Greece, selected the date on purpose, so that all AOPA EU representatives to have the opportunity to visit the Air Show.