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Cyprus Government Champions Aviation Modernisation With Bird Aviation’s €2.5 Million Investment

The Cypriot government is making bold strides to modernise its investment environment, with a key focus on the aviation sector. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos recently underscored this commitment during the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hangar at Larnaca’s historic airport.

Strategic Framework for Economic Progress

At the ceremony, Minister Keravnos highlighted the crucial interplay between public policy and private enterprise. The minister stressed that sustainable economic growth is achieved when the state provides a robust framework, enabling market forces, investments, and innovations to flourish. This approach is central to the government’s broader vision of transforming the investment landscape in Cyprus.

Bird Aviation: A Pillar of Aviation Excellence

Bird Aviation, a leading Cypriot company with over 250 employees, has built a solid reputation over the last decade in aircraft repair and maintenance. The newly inaugurated hangar, which represents an investment of more than €2.5 million, is a testament to the company’s commitment to modernising its operations at the classic Cyprus Airways base. This investment not only ensures high-quality maintenance services but also reinforces the company’s role in servicing some of Europe’s premier airlines. For further details, visit Bird Aviation.

Aviation Hub at a Global Crossroad

Bird Aviation CEO Frederic Pralus articulated a forward-looking vision, noting that Cyprus’s strategic geographical position—bridging Europe, the Middle East, and Africa—places it at the heart of a dynamic aviation hub. Operating more than 7,000 working hours weekly, the company is poised for continued growth and innovation, affirming that “the best is yet to come.”

Nearly 80% Of Cyprus’ Foreign Investment Came From Outside EU In 2025

Cyprus had the highest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) originating outside the European Union among 14 EU member states reporting data for 2025. According to Eurostat, non-EU economies accounted for 79.4% of the island’s inward FDI, highlighting its distinct position among the reporting countries.

The figures contrast with most other EU economies, where investment from within the bloc remains the main source of foreign capital.

Cyprus Leads In Non-EU Investment Share

Eurostat measures inward FDI positions by the ultimate investing economy, identifying the economy where the investment ultimately originates rather than only the country through which it is channelled. This distinction is important when investments involve subsidiaries or intermediary holding companies.

In nine of the 14 reporting countries, most foreign investment came from within the EU. The Czech Republic recorded the highest intra-EU share, at 75.1%, followed by Romania at 73.3% and Estonia at 64.8%.

Cyprus was among five countries where non-EU economies accounted for more than half of inward FDI. Spain, Sweden, Greece and Denmark also recorded shares above 50%, ranging from 51% to 55.1%.

US Is The Largest Source Of FDI Across Reporting Countries

Across the 14 countries collectively, the United States was the largest ultimate source of foreign direct investment, accounting for 15.4% of the total.

Germany ranked second at 11.5%, followed by France at 9.4%, the United Kingdom at 9.3% and Switzerland at 5.8%.

These figures reflect the combined investment positions of the reporting countries and do not identify Cyprus’s leading individual investment sources. However, the country-level data underline the island’s strong reliance on capital originating outside the European Union.

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