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Kef seaplane summer service?
TonyD:
Wonder how the new, more commercially adept airport operators feel about any possible competition to their recently purchased monopolies?
Maik:
Hm, not sure they're in the same market. Fraport's dealing with big 'planes bringing hundreds of people in each time, rather akin to the Italy-Patras ferries. The seaplane service is more akin to the Sami-PisoAetos ferry. Put it another way, Fraport wants to sell burgers and perfume to hundreds of people every hour, I'll be surprised if the seaplane service sells much more than croissants and cola. Maybe they can complement, rather than compete, with one-another. Be interesting to see if you can fly UK-Kef for less cost than, say, Kef-Kerkyra.
Maik:
--- Quote ---Mitsui to launch seaplane services in western Greece
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui intends to create an extensive network of seaplane services in western Greece in cooperation with Hellenic Water Airports, starting in the spring, following test flights in the last few days off between Corfu and nearby Ionian islands.
Besides the already licensed water airports of Corfu, Paxi and Patra, among the other destinations being considered are Lefkada, Meganissi, Ioannina and Igoumenitsa.
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http://www.ekathimerini.com/222883/article/ekathimerini/business/mitsui-to-launch-seaplane-services-in-western-greece
:hmm: No mention of Kef. Or Zakynthos.
Maik:
--- Quote ---Fund eyes up to 250 mln€ investment for long-elusive seaplane network in Greece
Petrichor Capital Partners this week announced that it is considering an investment of up to 250 million euros in Greece over the next two years in order to develop a seaplane network, especially towards islands without airports.
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http://www.naftemporiki.gr/story/1299620/fund-eyes-up-to-250-mln-investment-for-long-elusive-seaplane-network-in-greece
Hm, wonder if Ithaki might be of interest, given its on/off ferry service to the mainland.
Maik:
--- Quote ---Greece’s Seaplanes Network Still in ‘Planning’ Phase
For almost a decade, an ambitious plan to connect the Greek islands by seaplanes has failed to take off due to red tape and government foot-dragging.
According to reports, of the 25 applications for waterway projects only three have moved ahead to the next phase (on Corfu, Paxi and Patra) despite the implementation of the relevant legal framework five years ago.
Meanwhile, a draft bill covering license procedures, construction and operation of waterways is still on the drawing board putting off any potential investments in the sector.
According to experts, in order for a hydroplane operation to be viable, at least five hourly flights must be carried out per day, which is currently not possible as there is no network in place.
In the meantime, waterways on the islands of Corfu and Paxi to be linked with mainland Patra, scheduled to operate some two years ago, will not run this summer despite receiving licensing.
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https://news.gtp.gr/2018/03/27/greeces-seaplanes-network-still-planning-phase
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