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| Founded | 7 April 2015 [1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2015 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2024 [2] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | Worldwide ACMI operator | ||||||
| Headquarters | Agia Paraskevi, Greece | ||||||
| Website | olympusairways | ||||||
Olympus Airways was [2] a Greek charter airline offering ACMI-leasing, charter and ad-hoc flights headquartered in Agia Paraskevi.
Olympus Airways secured its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) in 2015. The company commenced operations with a single Boeing 737-500 in October 2015 offering charter flights between Greece and Germany. [3] Olympus Airways had since grown its fleet to consist of two Airbus A321-200 passenger aircraft and two Boeing 757-200PCF freight aircraft. Olympus Airways leased their aircraft to other airlines on an ACMI basis. They have operated for the TUI Group and Congo Airways amongst others.[ citation needed ] The airline was declared bankrupt in 2024. [2]
As of August 2024, the Olympus Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft: [4]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A330-200 | 0 | 1 | 220 |
| Airbus A320-200 | 0 | — | 180 |
| Total | 0 | 1 |
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