Finnair

Finland is lagging behind other European counties in its post-pandemic recovery.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Tools are being developed to speed the detection and mitigation of GPS jamming and spoofing.

The carrier launched the new cabin in 2022 and has now completed the renewal program on its entire long-haul fleet of Airbus A350s and A330s.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Finnair is replacing flip-down video monitors with 3D printed blanking panels to reduce aircraft weight and update passenger experience.

Finnair has halted flights to an Estonian airport due to Russian satellite navigation jamming interfering with the airport’s landing approach.

Finnair’s long-awaited narrowbody fleet decision will not come until its balance sheet has been addressed, the airline says.

Finnair’s Director of Technical Procurement shares perspectives on aftermarket supply chain and technology trends.

The effect operating smaller aircraft has on emissions per ASK is shown in Widerøe’s results, highlighting the importance of also considering total emissions.

Finnair plans to look at the replacement of its Airbus A320ceos soon and is likely to stick with Airbus for its medium-haul fleet.

Finnair is raising overall capacity by 10% this year, expanding frequencies to several cities in Europe and Asia.

Labor actions and negotiations throughout the European aviation sector indicate social unrest will continue in 2024 and will be expensive for the airlines.

Finnair has bought six Airbus A321s that it formerly leased from BOC Aviation at a cost of over €200 million ($219 million).

Finnair has completed a rights offering, which CEO Topi Manner previously described as “very important” for the airline’s long-term strategy.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Finnair, and Air India have been chosen for comparison.

Finnair plans to refurbish its fleet of Embraer E190 crossover jets, as it aims to bring them into line with its earlier refit of its widebody fleet.

Finnair’s long-awaited narrowbody renewal is likely to “materialize” over the next couple of years, according to CEO Topi Manner.

Technologies including predictive data analytics and facial recognition help airports offer a more streamlined passenger experience.

Finnair says demand for travel is holding up against a backdrop of high inflation and rising prices, and passengers are tending to book last-minute travel.

European aviation regulators should focus on incentivizing aviation to decarbonize rather than imposing taxes, Finnair’s CEO said Sept. 19.

Key insights from Aviation Week’s MRO BEER conference, which took place in Warsaw in June.

Economics, environment and passenger choice are driving growth in Europe’s air-rail links.

The airline will continue to work with HAECO Hong Kong for maintenance on its widebody aircraft fleet.

Finnair President and CEO Topi Manner said the airline needs to renew its medium- and long-haul fleet in the future.