CDB Aviation, the Irish-headquartered aircraft lessor wholly owned by China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), has announced the sale of two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair. CDB Aviation has developed a strong partnership with the Finnair team, supporting the airline’s long-term fleet strategy since the original lease agreements for […]
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The Service Sector Employers Palta and the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) have approved a settlement proposal presented July 13, by the National Conciliator. The proposal serves as the foundation for a new collective agreement covering aviation services in Finland and marks the end of a protracted period of negotiations. Palta represents employers across the service
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Finnair has reached a tentative agreement in its long-running collective labour negotiations with its pilots, marking a potential turning point after months of disruption. The result, announced on June 8, 2025, outlines a three-year agreement, with the final year considered optional and subject to further agreement. The proposed deal must still be ratified by both
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Finnair has been forced to cancel approximately 110 flights on Friday, May 30, due to industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport. The strike, which mirrors previous actions earlier in May, is set to cause widespread disruption throughout the day, particularly affecting critical operations such as ground handling and aircraft maintenance.
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Industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) is expected to cause significant disruptions to Finnair’s flight operations at Helsinki Airport on Friday, May 16. The four-hour stoppages, which target multiple shifts throughout the day, are set to affect key ground handling and catering services essential to flight operations. According to Finnair, the disruptions will
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Finnair has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board, effective from August 1, 2025. She will commence her role at Finnair on June 15, 2025. Aaltonen-Forsell joins Finnair from Northvolt, where she has served as Chief Financial Officer. She has previously held CFO roles at Outokumpu and Ahlström-Munksjö. Aaltonen-Forsell
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Finnair will furlough 36 pilots operating its long-haul flights. The furloughs will commence by the end of September at the latest and are expected to last at least until May 2026. The decision stems from changes in Finnair’s wet-lease operations for a partner airline. Finnair had been operating two routes under a wet-lease agreement —
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EPCOR B.V., the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for auxiliary power unit (APU) and pneumatic component repairs, has renewed its maintenance contract with Finnair, Finland’s national airline. The agreement extends their cooperation for an additional five years, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Under the
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Finnair has reported the start of change negotiations with its pilots, prompted by the potential need for personnel reductions following ongoing industrial action. Discussions will commence on February 12, focusing on the possible furlough or redundancy of up to 90 pilots if changes to Finnair’s cooperation agreement become necessary. The negotiations will also address the
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RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has been chosen by Finnair to retrofit 12 Embraer E190 aircraft with its R1 and R2 Economy-Class seats. This marks the second Embraer programme to feature the lightweight R1 and R2 models, which align with Finnair’s sustainability goals. The cabin will adopt a hybrid configuration, with the R2 seats in the
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