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Finnair's entirely new business-class seats © Finnair

Finnair completes €200 million long-haul cabin renewal

Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new €200 million (US$216 million) long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished. The project included the launch of an entirely new business-class seat, a brand-new premium-economy cabin, and a refreshed economy class, giving customers the ultimate onboard experience. The state-of-the-art cabin was first launched in […]

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GPS jamming prompted Finnair to halt flights to Tartu until alternative solutions are implemented ©AirTeamImages

Estonia accuses Russia of GPS signal interference in Baltic region

Estonia has accused Russia of breaching international airspace regulations by disrupting GPS signals. According to REUTERS, Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Foreign Minister, stated that the interference in Estonian airspace caused disruptions to civil aviation in the area. Tsahkna labelled this interference as a “hybrid attack” and intends to address the issue at the European Union (EU)

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Finnair invites volunteers for passenger weight data update

Finnair has introduced a unique approach to estimating cargo weight by inviting passengers to voluntarily participate in weigh-ins at Helsinki airport departure gates. The initiative, initiated on Monday, February 5, seeks to enhance the airline’s ability to calculate the weight of its planes before take-off. To Finnair’s surprise, 600 volunteers had already taken part by

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Finnair reports strong December 2023 passenger numbers

In December 2023 Finnair carried 878,200 passengers, which was 5.4% more than in December 2022 and 8.2% more than in November 2023. The overall capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK), increased in December by 7.8% year-on-year and by 8.5% month-on-month. Finnair’s traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs), increased by 5.1% year-on-year and by

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Finnair acquires six previously leased aircraft, repays parts of pension loan

In November 2023 Finnair executed a rights issue of €570 million. Thanks to the strengthened balance sheet and cash funds resulting from the rights issue, Finnair has now purchased six previously leased A321 aircraft from BOC Aviation. Finnair will spend in excess of €200 million on the transaction and its positive impact on both profit

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