waterways
Future of waterways unclear
CORFU. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Kostas Karamanlis said that there has been no interest shown by companies.
Licences approved for hydroplane infrastructure in Corfu and Paxos
CORFU. The licences were originally issued in 2014 and have now been certified.
Seaplane trial flights to begin in the Ionian in October
CORFU. The project which has faced countless obstacles and delays is ready to take off.
First hydroplane flights expected this year
ATHENS. Corfu and Paxos ports have already been given permission, Diapontia Islands ready to receive permission and procedures are well underway for the remaining Ionian Islands.
Corfu MP Gikas: "Establishment of waterway network in Ionian Islands ready to proceed"
CORFU. Corfu MP Stefanos Gikas said, "The extension and operation of the waterways network has been secured following the decision of the Regional Council and signing of contract."
Corfu MP says Corfu-Paxos-Patras will be the first hydroplane service
ATHENS. The Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas was given this assurance by the Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Yiannis Kefaloyiannis at their meeting in Athens on 16th December.
3 Waterway licences granted: Corfu-Paxos-Patras
ATHENS. 25 applications for waterway licences have been submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, 3 of which have now been approved - Corfu, Paxos and Patras. The other 22 are still pending approval.
Corfu hydroplane trial flight: What’s happening with the postponement?
CORFU.Within a week at the latest, K-2 and Hellenic Waterways expect to receive the certifications they have requested from Setouchi Holdings and the manufacturer, Quest, regarding the airworthiness of the amphibious aircraft. The hydroplane had been scheduled to conduct a test flight on Sunday 29/10 at the Corfu Port Authority water airport.
