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Hermes Airports Expands Air Connectivity In Cyprus

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Strategic Engagement At Connect 2026

Hermes Airports is seeking to strengthen Cyprus’ international air connectivity following its participation in CONNECT 2026, a route development forum held in Lublin, Poland, from February 17 to 19, 2026. The company’s Air Service Development team met with airline partners to discuss route expansion and long-term cooperation aimed at supporting growth at Larnaca and Paphos airports.

Robust Airline Dialogue And Promising Early Booking Trends

During the event, the team held 20 meetings focused on attracting new routes and expanding existing operations. According to Hermes Airports, early booking data from key markets including the United Kingdom, Poland, Scandinavia, and Switzerland shows strong demand. Interest is also increasing from emerging markets such as Spain and Italy, where airlines are gradually building a stable base of travelers.

Driving Year-Round Connectivity And Sustainable Growth

Hermes Airports said continued promotion of Cyprus and targeted engagement with specific traveler segments remain central to its strategy. Several airlines are considering extending seasonal schedules or introducing year-round services, supporting efforts to position Cyprus as a destination beyond the traditional peak tourism period.

Future Outlook And Strategic Vision

Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development and Communication at Hermes Airports, said existing partnerships with airlines and coordinated tourism initiatives are producing positive results. She added that further international promotion and collaboration will be needed to strengthen Cyprus’ year-round appeal and support long-term growth in air connectivity.

Greek Tankers Transit Hormuz As Shipping Risks Rise In Gulf And Black Sea

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Two tankers linked to George Prokopiou passed through the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions continue to affect shipping routes in the Gulf.

Safe Passage Through Hormuz

The tanker Smyrni, operated by Dynacom Tankers Management, was observed off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday morning after its earlier positioning in the Persian Gulf. The vessel, like its predecessor Shenlong, temporarily disabled its transponder during transit, a common practice in these narrow channels under uncertain conditions.

Robust Market Commitments

Despite reduced shipping traffic through the strait, Dynacom has continued expanding its fleet. The company recently ordered four additional VLCC tankers from Hengli Heavy Industry. Each vessel will have a capacity of 300,000 deadweight tonnes. With the new order, Dynacom’s VLCC program in Chinese shipyards now totals 16 vessels.

Security Incident In The Black Sea

In a separate incident, the Greek-flagged tanker Maran Homer sustained minor damage near Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. The vessel is operated by Maran Tankers Management, part of the shipping group controlled by Maria Angelicoussis.

Reports indicated the ship was struck by a missile or drone about 14 nautical miles from the port. The crew of 24, including Greek, Filipino and Romanian sailors, was not injured. The vessel, which was not carrying cargo, continued sailing under its own power.

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