Fly Hellas
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | October 2009 |
| Defunct | December 5, 2011 |
| Headquarters | Athens , Greece |
Area served | Europe |
| Products | Scheduled and charter air services |
Fly Hellas, previously known as Viking Hellas Airlines, was a Greek charter carrier operating privately with its main office located at Athens International Airport.
History
Established in October 2009, Viking Hellas obtained its air operator certificate from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and commenced flights on 1 February 2010 using a single McDonnell Douglas MD-83. The airline provided both scheduled and charter services throughout Europe. Soon after launching, it placed orders for two Airbus A320-200 jets.
In October 2010, the airline's parent organization, Viking Airlines, halted operations and had not resumed by March 2011. To separate itself from the parent company’s difficulties, Viking Hellas rebranded as Fly Hellas on 1 May 2011. At the same time, it shut down its base at Gatwick Airport and opened a new hub at Manchester Airport.
Due to financial challenges, Fly Hellas suspended all flight activities on 2 November 2011, initially aiming to resume in December. Nevertheless, by 5 December, the airline terminated operations permanently and entered administration. All four aircraft in its fleet were returned to their lessors.
Fleet
As of November 2011, the Fly Hellas fleet consisted of:
| Aircraft | Quantity | Seating Capacity | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 1 | 180 | ||
| Boeing 737-700 | 1 | 180 | Leased from AWAS | |
| Total | 2 | |||