Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically and across the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Nikolas Charalambous, president and CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes.
Speaking on Cypriot radio Spor FM, Charalambous emphasized that the Cyprus-based company, which has been operating in Greece since 2013, is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and awaiting the right conditions to introduce the first seaplane to Cyprus.
He noted that previous efforts to establish a legal framework under the former government were unsuccessful. However, the issue resurfaced with a bill submitted to Parliament concerning marinas, which also included provisions for setting up seaplane bases in Cyprus. Charalambous stressed that the introduction of seaplanes would open up new transportation routes that currently do not exist, making Cyprus a strategically important market for Hellenic Seaplanes.
While discussing the potential benefits of expanding operations to Cyprus, he said the initiative would improve transportation and tourism. However, he acknowledged that current regional instability is not conducive to an immediate launch.
