Finnair has completed the first cabin refurbishment in its Embraer fleet as part of a broader initiative to increase passenger comfort on shorter European routes. With a target to renew all 12 Embraer aircraft by spring 2026, the airline plans to complete the updates on seven aircraft during the winter season 2024–2025, while the remaining […]
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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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Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) is expanding its services this autumn to include aircraft painting. Construction of the new paint shop in Hangar S at Václav Havel Airport Prague began in April and is expected to be completed by October. With an investment of 75 million crowns, the Prague Airport subsidiary plans to paint approximately 25
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Finnair has suspended flights to Tartu for a month to introduce an approach solution that does not require a GPS signal at Tartu airport. Previously, the approach methods at Tartu airport were GPS-based, and GPS interference in the area occasionally prevented aircraft from approaching and landing. Consequently, Finnair suspended flights between Helsinki and Tartu from
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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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In March 2024, Finnair carried 918,900 passengers, this was 3.6% less than in at the same time the previous year, while overall capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased by 3.9% year-on-year. If wet lease outs are included, capacity increased by 2.8%. Finnair’s traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), increased by 0.3%. Passenger
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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 has announced the appointment of Turkka Kuusisto as its new CEO, effective no later than July 11, 2024. Kuusisto will be joining Finnair from his current position as CEO of Posti Group Corporation, a role he has held since 2020. Prior to his tenure as CEO at Posti Group Corporation, Kuusisto held senior leadership
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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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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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