ATHENS, GREECE - September 25, 2024 - Aegean Airlines celebrated a major milestone today with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance Services Center and Flight Simulator and Crew Training Center.
Representing a €140 million investment, the project reached completion in just one year, transforming the former Olympic Aviation hangar at Athens International Airport into a hub of innovation and sustainability.
The revitalized 40-meter-tall hangar, dormant for over a decade, underwent a complete modernization, including a significant energy upgrade. Now crowned with Greece's largest rooftop photovoltaic installation, the “green hangar” boasts 5,238 panels generating 3 megawatts of power. This translates to 4.5 gigawatt-hours of energy annually, enough to cover the majority of the facility's needs.
“This 'green' hangar represents a significant step forward for Aegean and the Greek aviation industry," stated Dimitris Gerogiannis, Aegean's Managing Director. "It not only houses our expanded maintenance services, now offered to third parties as well, but also a cutting-edge training center for pilots and cabin crew."
The facility features four state-of-the-art simulators, with plans to expand to seven in the coming years. Additionally, a 2,300 square meter warehouse utilizes innovative storage and management systems to efficiently handle over 25,000 spare parts and components, ensuring swift and efficient maintenance operations.
The completion of the project marks a significant achievement for Aegean, coinciding with the airline’s 25th anniversary. The ambitious reconstruction, launched in June 2023, required overcoming numerous challenges, including insulating the expansive roof at a height of 40 meters amidst often-challenging wind conditions.
This ambitious project positions Aegean as a leader in aviation technology and sustainability while further solidifying Athens International Airport's role as a key hub in the region.