What Hellenic Seaplanes does

Hellenic Seaplanes S.A. is a Greek aviation company that develops and operates the country's seaplane infrastructure and flight services. Founded with international capital and headquartered in Kallithea, Athens, the company has spent eleven years securing regulatory approvals and constructing a network of water airports across Greece, with ten water airports operational (including Volos, Kalamata, Kyllini, Patmos, Patras, Sifnos, Skyros, Tinos) and additional sites licensed or under development. It maintains an amphibious fleet spanning the Cessna Caravan C-208/X (up to 12 passengers), Viking Air Twin Otter DHC-6 (up to 19 passengers), Dornier Seastar CD2 (12 passengers), and Quest Kodiak (up to 10 passengers), supported by a technical maintenance base in Megara with additional planned bases in Chalkida (4,000 sq.m.) and Kyllini (3,000 sq.m.).

The company runs seven integrated revenue streams: scheduled point-to-point seaplane routes priced at approximately €50-€60 for inter-island hops and €150 for Athens-Patmos; private charter flights for 9-19 passengers; cargo and freight services; medical air ambulance transport (up to four patients per flight); resort and hotel transfers plus bespoke sightseeing; water airport licensing and infrastructure management; and a Pilot Academy. Distribution combines a proprietary real-time online booking platform (booking.hellenic-seaplanes.com), a partner agent portal, and B2B relationships with travel agencies, hotels, cruise lines, freight companies, and ambulance/health/insurance providers. The AirSea Club loyalty program and the triannual Connecting Greece Magazine support retention and brand-building. Key strategic relationships include aircraft OEMs (Viking Air, Dornier Seawings, Cessna/Textron, Quest), the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, port authorities, and municipalities across Volos, Kalamata, Skyros, Patmos, Kyllini, and Delphi/Itea.

The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and is led by President & CEO Nicolas Charalambous. Commercial flight operations commenced in July 2025, and the company is now expanding internationally — executing its first Greece-Albania flight in June 2026 as the opening move of a stated Mediterranean Seaplane Network — and into next-generation propulsion through a March 2026 agreement with NOEMI Aerospace worth up to €80 million for zero-emission electric seaplanes. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company remains privately held.

Name

Hellenic Seaplanes

Legal name

Hellenic Seaplanes S.A.

Website

https://hellenic-seaplanes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hellenic Seaplanes S.A. is a Greek aviation company that develops water airport infrastructure and operates scheduled, charter, cargo, medical, and cruise seaplane services across Greece using a fleet of amphibious aircraft, with 28 approved destinations and 10 constructed water airports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seaplane Air Transportation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Seaplane & Amphibious Air Taxi (TLAFABAI)

Keywords

• Seaplane operations
• Amphibious aircraft charter
• Water airport infrastructure
• Scheduled passenger flights
• Air cargo transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Seaplane Flights: Fixed-route seaplane flights operating between water airports, water fields, and conventional airports across the Hellenic Seaplanes network. Revenue generated through ticket sales priced at approximately €150 for Athens-Patmos routes and €50-60 for inter-island routes.
2. Chartered / Private Flights: On-demand charter flights for individuals, corporations, government bodies, and institutional clients. Chartered seaplanes accommodate 9-12-19 passengers depending on aircraft type, serving personal, corporate, scientific, medical, search and rescue, and advertising purposes.
3. Cargo and Freight Transport: Cargo transport services through scheduled flights or chartered seaplanes for express delivery, perishable goods, and freight to licensed water airports throughout Greece. Agreements established with freight and courier companies.
4. Patient Air Transport (Medical): Air ambulance and patient transport services using converted seaplanes that can land on water at any licensed water field. Strategic partnerships with ambulance services, health centers, and insurance companies. Capacity of up to four patients per flight.
5. Transfer to Resorts and Hotels: Transfer services to resorts and hotels via seaplanes approaching private hotel marinas or ports. Sightseeing flights with personal guides are also offered as part of the tourism experience.
6. Water Airport Licensing and Management: As Technical Consultant for Licensing of Water Airports, the company earns fees for managing the licensing process and operating water airport infrastructure. Also serves as investor and operator of constructed water airports.
7. Pilot Academy: Company-operated seaplane pilot academy with certified professional seaplane flight instructors for training next-generation pilots in Greece.
8. Investment Programs: Multiple investment options including aircraft ownership/lease, water airport development and operation, corporate bond issuance (fixed or convertible), and equity participation in commercial subsidiaries such as the pilot academy, maintenance base, and commercial points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hellenic Seaplanes operates scheduled, charter, cargo, medical, resort-transfer, and sightseeing seaplane services across Greece using amphibious aircraft, while developing and licensing a national network of water airports. The company earns revenue from ticket sales, charter fees, water airport licensing and management fees, freight contracts, pilot training, and an investor program. An online booking platform (booking.hellenic-seaplanes.com) and partner agent portal support direct and indirect distribution.

Product overview

Hellenic Seaplanes S.A. is a pioneering Greek seaplane airline operating a fleet of amphibious aircraft (Cessna Caravan C-208/X, Twin Otter DHC-6, Dornier Seastar CD2, and Kodiak) for scheduled and chartered passenger flights, cargo transport, medical evacuations, and cruise passenger services across Greece. The company manages its own network of water airports and technical maintenance bases, supported by a digital booking platform (booking.hellenic-seaplanes.com) and the Airsea Club loyalty program. Additional offerings include a Pilot Academy for training and Connecting Greece Magazine as a publication. The company has partnerships for electric seaplane development with NOEMI Aerospace and is expanding its international Mediterranean network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirSea Club: Customer rewards program where members earn points for flights with Hellenic Seaplanes and partner airlines, with redemption benefits at partner companies including car rentals, hotels, retail stores, and entertainment venues.
• Connecting Greece Magazine

Products and services

• Scheduled Seaplane Flights Fixed-route seaplane flights connecting water airports, water fields, and conventional airports across Greece. Operates to areas where current transportation is insufficient or difficult. Scheduled fare examples include Athens–Patmos at approximately €150 and inter-island routes (Patmos–Samos, Patmos–Leros) at approximately €50–60 per passenger.
• Chartered Flights Private seaplane charter services for 9 to 19 passengers depending on aircraft type (Cessna Caravan, Dornier Seastar, Twin Otter, Kodiak). Use cases include personal, government, corporate, institutional, scientific, first-aid, search and rescue, and sports team transport. Pricing is quote-based via the charter interest form.
• Resort and Hotel Transfers Transfer services to hotels and resorts via seaplane landings at private hotel marinas or ports. Includes customized sightseeing flights to nearby attractions with personal guides, sold via partnerships with the hotel and resort network.
• Cargo Transport Services Air cargo transport services via scheduled or chartered seaplane flights. Addresses express consignment and perishable goods transport to areas with limited direct transport service through partnerships with freight and courier companies.
• Cruise Passenger Sightseeing Services Special sightseeing tours for cruise ship passengers over famous Greek destinations including Mykonos, Santorini, Zakynthos shipwreck, and Ancient Olympia (Katakolo), with 10–45 minute flight packages and audiovisual equipment. Sold via partnerships with cruise ship companies.
• Patient Air Transport Services Ambulance seaplane services for patient transport from Greek islands and lakeside regions, via strategic partnerships with ambulance services, health centers, and insurance companies. Seaplanes can be converted into ambulance carriers transporting up to four patients per flight.
• Online Booking System Real-time digital reservation platform allowing users to view available seaplane routes, departure/arrival times, ticket prices, and immediate seat availability. Includes charter interest form and tour package booking for scheduled flights, charter requests, and sightseeing tours.
• Water Airport Network and Licensing Network of licensed water airports across Greece including Volos, Kalamata, Patmos, Skyros, Tinos, Sifnos, Kyllini, Patras, plus additional water fields (Aliveri, Alonnisos, Chios, Aidipsos, Karystos, Kymi, Sitia, Skopelos, Psara). Company acts as Technical Consultant for Licensing of Water Airports and as investor/operator of constructed water airports.
• Technical Maintenance Bases Fully equipped maintenance facilities in Megara (Attica) plus Chalkida (4,000 sq.m., supports 3 seaplanes) and Kyllini (3,000 sq.m., accommodates 2 seaplanes). Provides aircraft maintenance in compliance with legislation and manufacturer guidelines for the Hellenic Seaplanes fleet.
• Pilot Academy Company-organized seaplane pilot academy with certified professional flight instructors for training next-generation pilots in Greece. Supports building the talent pipeline for Hellenic Seaplanes and the wider seaplane industry.
• AirSea Club Loyalty Program Passenger rewards program enabling members to earn points for flights with Hellenic Seaplanes and partner services. Points redeemable across travel miles, AVIS car rentals, hotel packages, retail shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
• Greece-Albania Seaplane Route First international scheduled seaplane route connecting Greece with Albania via seaplane, marking the inaugural step toward the Mediterranean Seaplane Network and international expansion of Hellenic Seaplanes operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volos–Skopelos in 13 minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NOEMI AerospaceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Hellenic Seaplanes signed an agreement worth up to €80 million with Norwegian company NOEMI Aerospace for the development and acquisition of zero-emission electric seaplanes in Greece. NOEMI Aerospace CEO Eric Lithun visited Greece as part of the collaboration, which aims to bring next-generation electric seaplanes into the Hellenic Seaplanes fleet.
• Viking Air (now Longview Aviation)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Viking Air for the supply of Twin Otter DHC-6 400 seaplanes. The Twin Otter DHC-6 is described as the most suitable aircraft for seaplane operations in all climate conditions, with advanced Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines and a fully upgraded digital suite.
• Dornier SeawingscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Dornier Seawings for the Dornier Seastar CD2 amphibious seaplane — a 12-seater polymorphic aircraft with European certifications, powered by Pratt & Whitney PT-6 engines and equipped with state-of-the-art electronic systems.
• Cessna (Textron Aviation)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Cessna (Textron Aviation) for Cessna Caravan C-208 amphibious seaplanes — single-engine light turbo prop aircraft recognized as one of the safest seaplanes in the world, with capacity for up to 12 passengers traveling at 270-320 km/h.
• Quest Aircraft (Kodiak)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Quest Aircraft for the Kodiak amphibious seaplane — single-engine turbo prop with short take-off capability, accommodating up to 10 passengers. The Kodiak can access lakes, rivers, and seaside resorts inaccessible to other seaplane types.
• AVRVcoreOthersAVRV is the certification body that awarded Hellenic Seaplanes its ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for quality management and environmental management systems.
• AVISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAVIS car rental is a partner company within the AirSea Club loyalty program, offering preferential car rental prices to Hellenic Seaplanes passengers who collect and redeem points.
• Hotels and Resorts (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership network of hotels and resorts enabling seaplane transfer services to private hotel marinas and ports. The company creates customized sightseeing flight packages for hotel guests, expanding the tourism experience offering.
• Cruise Ship Companies (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial partnership packages for cruise ship companies operating in Greek ports with water airports. Sightseeing flights of 10-45 minutes are offered to cruise passengers, maximizing the luxury travel experience at each destination.
• Travel Agencies (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program for travel agencies enabling them to sell seaplane tickets and tour packages. Partners receive access codes and usernames to log into the Hellenic Seaplanes platform after registration and approval.
• Freight and Courier Companies (Partner Network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgreements with freight and courier companies for the deployment of scheduled cargo services or charter of seaplanes for goods delivery to licensed water airports across Greece.
• Ambulance Services, Health Centers, and Insurance Companies (Medical Transport Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnerships for patient air transport from all Greek islands and lakeside regions. Seaplanes can be converted into ambulance carriers for up to four patients per flight, serving emergency and non-emergency medical transport needs.
• Volos Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Volos Port Authority for seaplane operations at the port of Volos, serving as a gateway connecting mainland Greece with the Sporades islands and Northern Aegean.
• Municipality of KalamatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Municipality of Kalamata for seaplane operations, positioning Kalamata as a strategic hub connecting the Peloponnese with Crete, the Aegean, and the Ionian Sea.
• Municipality of SkyroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Municipality of Skyros for seaplane operations, improving accessibility to one of the most beautiful but least explored destinations in the Aegean.
• Municipality of PatmoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Municipality of Patmos for seaplane operations, connecting the island with Athens, Leros, Samos, and other destinations through daily scheduled routes.
• Municipality of KyllinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Municipality of Kyllini-Andravida for seaplane operations at Kyllini, serving as a strategic hub for the Ionian Sea and Peloponnese. The municipality and Kyllini Port Fund completed land-based infrastructure and installed a floating mooring dock.
• Kyllini Port FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyllini Port Fund, led by President Konstantinos Chantzis, completed water airport infrastructure including a floating mooring dock in collaboration with Hellenic Seaplanes.
• Municipality of Delphi (Itea)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Municipality of Delphi for seaplane operations at the port of Itea, which serves as the maritime gateway to the archaeological site of Delphi.
• Itea Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Itea Port Authority for seaplane landing and operational infrastructure at the port of Itea, Fokida.
• Hellenic Civil Aviation AuthorityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing regulatory collaboration with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for licensing and operational framework development. Governor Christos Tsitouras convened a landmark working meeting with all CAA departments to accelerate and rationalize seaplane licensing procedures in Greece.
• Hellenic Coast GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHellenic Seaplanes has repeatedly proposed (fully funded through its own resources) demonstration flights involving Hellenic Coast Guard personnel, to familiarize authorities with seaplane operations and safety standards in port areas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aegean Airlines: Greece's flagship airline offering extensive domestic scheduled passenger flights to Greek islands. Indirect competitor and adjacent incumbent in the same inter-island travel market that Hellenic Seaplanes targets, though operating conventional jet aircraft rather than seaplanes.
• Olympic Air: Greek regional carrier providing scheduled domestic flights to Greek islands under the Olympic Air brand. Comparable as an incumbent Greek island-connectivity operator competing for the same inter-island traveler base, though with conventional aircraft rather than seaplanes.
• Sky Express: Greek regional airline operating domestic scheduled flights to Greek islands with a growing network. Comparable as a domestic Greek airline competing for island connectivity demand that Hellenic Seaplanes also targets, though serving larger airports only.

Direct peers

• Tailwind Air: US seaplane operator providing scheduled commuter service in the New York metropolitan area and charter flights to the Hamptons. Comparable as a scheduled seaplane airline targeting time-sensitive travelers willing to pay premium for speed and convenience.
• Trans Maldivian Airways: World's largest seaplane operator, providing inter-island passenger transfers in the Maldives with a fleet of Twin Otters. Comparable to Hellenic Seaplanes as a pure-play scheduled seaplane airline serving island geography with tourism-driven demand.
• Harbour Air: North America's largest seaplane airline, operating scheduled and charter flights across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Closest direct comparable to Hellenic Seaplanes in terms of fleet (Cessna Caravans, Twin Otters), service mix (scheduled + charter + tourism), and integrated water airport infrastructure.
• Kenmore Air: US Pacific Northwest seaplane operator providing scheduled commuter service, charters, and sightseeing tours. Comparable to Hellenic Seaplanes in operating amphibious aircraft for multi-purpose passenger transport and serving island/coastal destinations.
• Makani Kai Air: Hawaii-based inter-island seaplane operator offering scheduled and charter passenger flights. Directly comparable in serving island-to-island routes in a tourism-heavy geography using small amphibious aircraft.
• Tropic Air: Belize-based scheduled and charter airline operating Cessna Caravans for inter-island/coastal routes in Central America. Comparable business model with scheduled + charter service mix, tourism focus, and small fleet of amphibious aircraft.

Regional players

• Setouchi Seaplanes: Japanese seaplane operator providing scheduled service across the Seto Inland Sea between Hiroshima and Matsuyama. Comparable as a regional scheduled seaplane airline serving island/coastal destinations, but operating in a different geography than Greece.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HellenicSeaplan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVOF8kmlVnfFrl4aEr951gQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/HellenicSeaplanes.SA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hellenic-seaplanes-s-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/hellenic_seaplanes

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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