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Cretan Researcher Wins SkyImpact Challenge for Kastelli Airport Innovation

Friday, 3 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

A PhD candidate from the Data Science Laboratory at the Technical University of Crete has received recognition at the SkyImpact Challenge, an international competition focused on aviation innovation. The research is connected to the New Heraklion International Airport, known as Kastelli, which is currently under construction in eastern Crete and expected to open around 2028 with a capacity of up to 18 million passengers per year. The award highlights the academic work being done to prepare for the airport's future operations and impact. For visitors planning trips to Crete in the coming years, Kastelli will eventually replace the existing Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, offering significantly expanded capacity, better infrastructure, and improved connections. Travelers booking trips beyond 2028 should monitor updates on the transition between the two airports when planning their arrival and departure logistics.

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