Bulletin Number 02 / 2015

  1. AOPA Greece started legal action against the Governor of HCAA for his failure to take any action against the Airport Manager of Santorini. He has been summoned to appear in the local court after accusations from AOPA Greece that he was refusing landing permission to general aviation aircraft by claiming there was no parking space
  2. A local court declared guilty for bribery an employee of CAA. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
  3. General Assembly of AOPA Greece, will take place by the end of next May. Most probable place, the island of Naxos.
  4. Local court postponed the case of the Airport Manager of Santorini, who was to appear in court on January 28 because of the National Elections. Anew date will be announced soon.
  5. AOPA Greece is now considering the possibility of an excursion to Oshkosh, in two years time, on July 2016. Estimated cost is 2.000 euro per person. AOPA is inviting initial, not binding, applications to  be made to info@aopa.gr
  6. AOPA Greece is to prepare aviation posters, about 50 X 70 cm to be distributed in selected public services and aeroclubs. Members are invited to contribute, by offering high quality photo. Send your photo to info@aopa.gr
  7. Insurance, according to European standards, for a two seat ultra light is offered by VFS Heinz Gr?mmer GmbH at 530 euro per year only. Contact details are provided.
  8. A number of contacts were made by AOPA officials, to face problems with fuel delivery and handling in Greek airports.