Giorgos Palaiologopoulos

Giorgos Palaiologopoulos is a seasoned air traffic controller with 33 years of experience at the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (ΥΠΑ). Recently, he was in the news for his critical role during a significant communication failure that affected air traffic control in Athens. As the vice president of the Air Traffic Controllers' Union, he managed a crisis when a widespread noise disrupted communication frequencies, risking the safety of numerous flights. Despite the challenges, including the inability to communicate with pilots, Palaiologopoulos and his team devised inventive solutions to maintain flight safety, demonstrating exceptional professionalism under pressure.