Tag: Aircraft
Poland is the first NATO member to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine
Duda added: “As for the MiG-29s, which continue to serve as defenders of Polish airspace, the decision has been made at the highest level, we can say with confidence that we will send MiGs to Ukraine.” Warsaw has taken the lead among NATO allies by supplying Kiev with heavy weapons. Poland’s statement that it will […]
Denmark one step closer to donating fighter jets, but Ukrainian pilots must first be trained
Support is growing in the Danish Parliament to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The defense rapporteurs for the Blue Blok parties Liberal Alliance, Danish People’s Party and Conservative – all members of the opposition – support following Poland’s lead. Yesterday, the country became the first NATO country to donate combat aircraft to Ukraine with […]
Cacophany, Not Harmony: The Terrible Tune of US Foreign Policy
On March 14th, a Russian SU-27 fighter jet shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea. The exact details of where and how remain a mystery even after the release of drone video of what appears to be a jet fuel dump on the drone, but those details don’t matter much. The […]
Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine
Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]
Fragments of the plane and a human skull were found
The crew of the trawler Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson GK-255 recovered the plane’s wreckage and a human skull while fishing in Jökuldýpi, about 50 miles west of the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland. The news was first reported by Vísir.is. Captain Kristján Ólafsson tells mbl.is that it’s part of the plane’s tail, part of the outer skin […]
Denmark has not decided to send combat aircraft to Ukraine
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says that he is “open to” Denmark sending modern combat aircraft to Ukraine, but only as long as other countries do the same, DR reports. On the anniversary of the invasion, Ukraine’s need for support is as strong as ever. During his tour of Europe two weeks ago, President Zelensky […]
B-777 flight departs from Mumbai to bring back passengers on Delhi-bound Air India flight from Stockholm
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]February 23 (ANI): A B777 flight has departed from Mumbai to bring back passengers on Delhi-bound Air India International flight AI-106, which was diverted to Sweden’s Stockholm airport after the plane encountered technical glitches. The B777 flight reaches Stockholm at 23.00 (local time) and takes off from there at 01.00. The flight with […]
Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault
By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India]February 22 (ANI): Air India Delhi flight from New York had to land in Sweden’s capital Stockholm after encountering technical glitches on Wednesday. Air India flight AI 106 had about 300 passengers. There was panic among the passengers after the cockpit crew announced that the flight was diverted to an […]
Askja geothermal activity study
“If it continues like this, it will end in an eruption. Not now, rather in a few months or years. There will probably be more earthquakes and activity before the eruption, says Ármann Höskuldsson, a volcanologist at the Institute of Earth Sciences at the University of Iceland. A team of geologists went on a mission […]
“It was a mutual decision”: Defense company Saab separates from Adani Group
New Delhi [India]Feb 9 (ANI): As Saab and Adani Group have decided not to go ahead with the deal to manufacture Gripen E fighter jets in India, Mats Palmberg, the India head of the Swedish aerospace and defense company, said on Thursday that it was “mutual decision”. An agreement was signed in 2017 between the […]
The strategic game behind Turkey’s NATO no
Turkish President Erdogan rejects Sweden time and time again, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) calls for national calm so as not to stir up the mood. What looked like a reasonably quick journey into NATO has become a long bench of foreign policy suffering. Rasmus Paludan’s Koran burning and the hanging Erdogan doll in […]
The sale of the TF-SIF aircraft is likely to be stopped
Justice Minister Jón Gunnarsson admitted that the decision to sell the TF-SIF aircraft would likely be reversed. The Minister said that the budget lacks funds to keep the Coast Guard rescue aircraft operational, but the withdrawal of this decision is a good step and the use of the aircraft will continue. At the same time, […]
NBI suspends investigation into GPS jamming of airplanes
The Central Criminal Police has stopped the preliminary preliminary investigation into civil aircraft GPS interference and airspace violations during the last spring and summer.
Finnair will stop selling flights on all flights at the end of February
“Vehicle and advance purchases have become a less important service among our customers” explained Valtteri halfDirector of Finnair’s product offering. Halve reminded that the airline announced its decision to end in-flight sales on its intra-EU flights almost three years ago. The purpose of the decision was to reduce the total weight of the aircraft and […]
Finnair is ending all in-flight retail sales
In 2020, the airline announced plans to end retail sales on intra-EU flights due to aircraft weight reduction targets.
The plane hit the jetty
An Icelandair plane parked at the airport spun in place due to icing and wind. The aircraft’s left wing hit a jetty near one of the terminals. The plane was empty when it happened and no one was hurt. Ásdís Ýr Pétursdóttir, Information Officer at Icelandair, told Vísir, […] The article The plane hit the […]
Trkiye denies the connection between the F-16 agreement and Nordic NATO bids
Ankara hopes to buy 40 new Lockheed-produced jets, but the deal has opponents in Washington Turkey’s proposed purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the US and its gatekeeping for NATO as Finland and Sweden seek to join the US-led military bloc are “not related,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has insisted. The arms sale would […]
Putin is losing patience – the war industry under pressure
The Russian Minister of Trade and Industry, Denis Manturov, presented a report that all was going well in Russian aircraft and helicopter manufacturing. Then the Russian president interrupted and said he had completely different tasks. In addition, hear lieutenant colonel Joakim Paasikivi and Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren comment on the helicopter crash, where, among […]
Russia challenges the Danish skies more often
Many close encounters“It is an expected consequence of the general increase in traffic in the area – by sea and by air,” said General Flemming Lentfer. “The war in Ukraine means that all nations with an interest in the Baltic Sea have strengthened their presence. This applies to Russia as well as the NATO countries.” […]
Russian governor’s son imprisoned in EU at US request
The US Department of Justice suspects the prisoner and several others of having evaded sanctions against Russia Two Russian nationals who allegedly helped Moscow evade US sanctions to acquire military and dual-use technology have been detained in the EU on behalf of the US. Alexander Uss, the governor of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region and father of […]
Swedish jets play a defensive role in the exercises of the Finnish Air Force
About 50 aircraft, including Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets, will take part in the air force’s annual major exercise until Saturday. The Karelian Air Force Staff plays the attacker’s role in the controls.
Ghost plane crashes in the Baltic Sea
A private jet with four on board reportedly flew over half of Europe without anyone in the cockpit, according to the media Swedish authorities have launched a major search and rescue operation after a private jet crashed in the sea off the coast of Latvia, Swedish and German media report. The jet, which took off […]
SAS is canceling several flights in the coming months
Over 9,000 aircraft were scrappedNow there is more bad news for SAS after revelations from the aviation media check-in.dk that the airline has been forced to cancel a further 1,700 flights in September and October. The reason is still a staff shortage, and of the 1,700 scrapped flights, 300 were due to depart from Copenhagen […]
Forest fires rage out of control in southwestern France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Over 10,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in the Gironde region around Bordeaux, as fires tear through the countryside and have been left parched by weeks of record heat and drought. – World News – More than 1,000 firefighters backed by water-bombing aircraft battled a “monster” wildfire near France’s […]
Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy
Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century […]
Forest fire in the Czech Republic under control: fire rescue service
PRAGUE, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The forest fire that has raged for 9 days in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the north of the Czech Republic was brought under control, the country’s Fire Rescue Service (FRS CR) said on Monday evening. “We have the outbreaks fully under control. But our work is not over, […]
While negotiations continue, SAS loses close to 100 million every day
After almost ten hours of negotiations yesterday, SAS and its pilots are back at the negotiating table today. After yesterday’s talks, Roger Klokset, chairman of SAS Pilot Group, said told TV2 he was “more or less optimistic.” This morning, when asked if an agreement will be reached today, he said replied: “I do not know. […]
NATO, the EU wants to track weapons sent to Ukraine’s media
Western nations? Go blank? on where the weapons are at the moment they enter Ukraine, an official told the Financial Times Concerns are growing among NATO and EU members over how Ukraine handles the weapons provided by the West, Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Western countries are now trying to set up a special tracking […]
The United States says sales of fighter jets to Turkey are ongoing
A senior US official denied reports that Washington made the deal dependent on Ankara’s support for NATO enlargement The US government supports Turkey’s efforts to modernize its air force and may soon approve the sale of dozens of F-16 fighter jets, a senior Pentagon official said. Celeste Wallander, deputy secretary of defense for international security […]
Russia is once again invading Danish territory
To become a traditionTo make matters worse, the Russian warship entered Danish waters near Bornholm, which is currently the scene of the People’s Assembly – a political festival in which many Danish politicians participate. The time of the breach of territory was not lost on Kofod. “I think it is telling that Russia decides to […]
Russia is holding Baltic exercises in the middle of NATO exercises
MOSCOW, June 10 (Xinhua) – Russian warships are conducting exercises in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday when the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is conducting exercises in the same region. About 60 warships, boats and storage ships, about 45 aircraft and helicopters and about 10,000 soldiers are involved in the […]
Finland joins NATO’s naval exercise
5-17 According to NATO, amphibious training will be held throughout the Baltic Sea region in Baltops in June. This time the annual exercise takes place in the shadow of the war in Ukraine. The exercise will be led by the Commander of the 6th Navy of the United States Navy. Both Finnish naval personnel and […]
Finland greets the Defense Forces on the official flag day, with a military parade
The Defense Forces Flag Day will be celebrated on Saturday in a military parade in Helsinki. The parade will be attended by about 1,600 participants – from the Finnish Army, Navy and Air Force, the National Defense College, the Finnish Border Guard and veterans – as well as more than 40 military vehicles and 14 […]
The military parade exacerbates traffic in Helsinki
The City of Helsinki is preparing for the Defense Forces Flag Day parade on Saturday. In preparation for the parade, traffic disruptions are also expected on Friday. To avoid congestion, the public is advised to walk or use public transport during the parade. According to police, most of the parade’s staff, vehicles and equipment are […]
Lapland was the first to receive new F-35 fighters
Lapland will be the first to receive the area "the next generation" According to the Air Force, F-35 fighters. This is partly due to the proximity of the air base to Norway, which, according to the colonel, also has F-35 aircraft. Tuukka Karjalainen On the control of the Lapland Air Force. The jets are scheduled […]
NATO aspirant hosts American, French and German warships
The port race in Helsinki will be followed by a major NATO exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
US lawmakers threaten Turkey over NATO’s stance – media
The agreement to buy F-16 fighter jets may be conditional on Ankara accepting NATO enlargement, Senator Menendez said. Turkey’s request to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits for almost 80 fighter jets it already owns could reportedly be blocked by the US unless Ankara welcomes Finland and Sweden to NATO. Such […]
Turkey’s Erdogan criticizes Greece’s prime minister
Turkish leader accuses NATO top official of lobbying Ankara Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed the Greek prime minister, saying Kyriakos Mitsotakis “no longer exists for me” because he prefers to deal with honorable politicians “who keep their promises”. “There is no longer anyone named Mitsotakis in my book,” Erdogan said in a television […]
Erdogan says the Greek prime minister does not exist for him
Turkey’s president accuses other NATO leaders of lobbying against Ankara Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed the Greek prime minister, saying Kyriakos Mitsotakis “no longer exists for me” because he prefers to deal with honorable politicians “who keep their promises”. “There is no longer anyone named Mitsotakis in my book,” Erdogan said in a […]
A sure sign of summer: Finland is preparing for the forest fire season
Despite the relatively cold temperatures in Finland, the start of reconnaissance flights for forest fires is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. The first such flights will start departing at any time in the regions of Pirkanmaa, Satakunta and Southwest Finland, says in a press release. Mika Kurvinensenior officer at the […]
US lawmakers threaten Turkey over NATO’s position media
The agreement to buy F-16 fighter jets may be conditional on Ankara accepting NATO enlargement, Senator Menendez said. Turkey’s request to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits for almost 80 fighter jets it already owns could reportedly be blocked by the US unless Ankara welcomes Finland and Sweden to NATO. Such […]
Greece is looking for first-class weapons from the United States
Athens expresses desire to join F-35 program and lobby against Turkey’s attempt to upgrade its own fleet Greece has confirmed its desire to buy a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey’s attempt to upgrade its air force. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the […]
Turkey’s list of demands on NATO revealed
Ankara’s threat to block Finland’s and Sweden’s bids reportedly has nothing to do with Russia Turkey’s list of demands for NATO and its future members Finland and Sweden include the abolition of sanctions against Ankara for its purchase of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, as well as its reintroduction into the F-35 program […]
The US Army’s refueling plane will fly to Finland more than a day after NATO’s announcement
The day after Finnish leaders announced their plans to apply for NATO membership, the U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker flew across the country with the intention of refueling four U.S. military aircraft in Finnish airspace. The refueling aircraft set off from the RAF Mildenhall air base in the south-east of England and flew along the Norwegian coast […]
Scandinavian Airlines will cancel 4,000 flights this summer
STOCKHOLM, May 10 (Xinhua) – Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will cancel around 4,000 flights this summer, citing staff shortages and delayed deliveries of aircraft, the Swedish financial newspaper Dagens Industri (DI) reported on Tuesday. The staff shortage is a result of the covid-19 pandemic since about 5,000 employees were laid off when demand for international and […]
Stoltenberg: "Finland’s membership strengthens NATO"
Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenbergsaid that if Finland decides to join the military alliance, the accession process would be very good "smooth and fast." He commented on the matter in an exclusive interview with Yle’s journalist Rikhard Husu on Thursday. The interview can be viewed in its entirety in the video above. It starts […]
Finland suspects that the airspace of Russian aircraft at the eastern border has been violated
According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian government plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace on Wednesday morning. According to the ministry, the suspected airspace violation of the Mi-17 helicopter took place on the eastern border of Finland between Kesälahti and Parikkala on Wednesday morning at about 10.40. The Mi-17 is a Russian-designed Russian […]
Right now: Russia storms steel plant in Mariupol
Russia has attacked the large steel plant in Mariupol in Ukraine with both artillery and aircraft, both the Russian Ministry of Defense and Ukraine state to international news agencies. Earlier today, there were reports that about 200 civilians are still at the steelworks, along with Ukrainian soldiers. Listen to our correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström directly […]
The Russian ambassador’s knuckles knocked on Friday night over the intrusion into Danish airspace
The Russian ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, has been told in the strongest terms that the presence of a Russian plane in Danish airspace on Friday 29 April was “a completely unacceptable violation of the international rulebook”. Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod has confirmed that senior officials from his ministry have spoken directly with Barbin about […]
Q1 results: Finnair launches cost-saving program, Telia puts Finland first
Several major Finnish companies released their Q1 results on Wednesday, and the reports show the delayed effects of the Covid pandemic and the economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finnair launches a savings program The national airline Finnair reported a loss of EUR 132.9 million in the first three months of 2022, which is […]
For its $ 20 billion deal 114 IAF fighter jets in favor of “Buy Global Make in India” route
By Ajit K DubeyNew Delhi [India]April 21 (ANI): For over $ 20 billion in tenders for the production of 114 multi-role fighter jets (MRFA), the Indian Air Force (IAF) would prefer to take the “Buy Global Brand in India” path over the strategic partnership model to manufacture the aircraft domestically. “Buy Global Make in India” […]
Finnair, VR drop mask requirement
The nationwide airline Finnair has announced that it will remove the requirement for passengers and cabin crew to wear masks on all flights. The change will take effect on Monday, April 25th. The only exception is if the use of face shields is an explicit requirement of the destination or country of origin. The company […]
Denmark is increasing NATO contributions
Baltic boundThe battalion will be deployed to Latvia at the request of NATO. The agreement also gives Denmark the opportunity to make a frigate and a number of military air contributions available – including surveillance aircraft and a mobile air defense radar with operators. In addition, Denmark will also be able to help make personnel […]
Norway supplies an air defense system to Ukraine
-The conflict may drag on, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to resist Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram. -Mistral air defense system is an effective weapon used by the Navy. The system will be of great benefit […]
Safety Investigation Board investigates fatal accident at Jyväskylä Airport
On Monday, the Security Investigation Center (Otkes) found out why an experienced former military pilot and air traffic controller died in an accident at Jyväskylä Airport on Easter Sunday. According to the Central Finland Rescue Service, the pilot died on Sunday night after a small plane crashed at Jyväskylä Airport. There was only a pilot […]
Russia warns of potential clashes with NATO in the Arctic
Growing activities in the US-led alliance entail both safety and ecological risks for the region, a top official has said Moscow is concerned about the growing activities of the US-led NATO bloc in the Arctic region, which could have serious security and ecological consequences, said a senior Russian representative in the Arctic Council, Nikolay Korchunov. […]
airBaltic and SAS fly from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen
We are happy to strengthen our partnership and air connections between Tampere and the world. We look forward to partnering and thereby providing better travel opportunities for travelers around the world. From May 2022, airBaltic will offer direct flights from Tampere to Oslo, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Málaga and Rhodes, as well as convenient connections via […]
The Russian plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace
A Russian state naval plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace in the Gulf of Finland off Porvoo on Friday morning. According to the Department of Defense, the suspected airspace violation of IL-96-300 lasted three minutes. The Ministry’s communications office told Yle that this was the first violation in Finland this year. The last previous […]
Maersk returns to the clouds with air freight
Nof its first rodeoMaersk said that they would have daily flights out of Denmark’s second largest airport and enter into an agreement with the Flight Personnel Union (FPU). Initially, the company will employ five aircraft – two new B777F and three leased B767-300 cargo aircraft, and the goal is for its new air cargo cluster […]
Major parties are in favor of a new weapons package for Ukraine
Finland should provide more aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons, if possible, according to MPs from the country’s three most popular political parties. Minister of Defense Yle in an interview on Wednesday night Antti Kaikkonen (Cen), said that Finland has not prepared a third arms aid package for Ukraine, but it has not […]
The Border Guard is acquiring more advanced surveillance aircraft
The renewal of the Agency’s surveillance machines is also a goal of the government’s program. The Border Guard has been pleased with the capabilities of its two Dornier 228 aircraft, but the aircraft are nearing the end of their life cycles. The funding earmarked for the reform should enable it to acquire aircraft with significantly […]
Seven things to remember about the government budget agreement
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) got its government to approve the framework budget agreement within 24 hours. The leaders of the five governing parties negotiated the treasury spending and revenue guidelines for the coming years – and these are the most important things you need to know. 1. Inflation increases social benefits The government decided […]
Finland is directing resources to defense after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Finland will significantly increase its defense spending to reinforce the intimidation following the budget agreement, which gave the country’s defense ministry most of what it asked for a Russian attack on Ukraine. The government decided on Tuesday to increase Finland’s military spending by 2.2 billion euros, and on Wednesday the head of the defense forces […]
The government will increase defense spending in a new budget agreement
The Finnish government has completed negotiations on the country’s budgetary framework ahead of schedule. Ministers on Tuesday announced a three-year spending plan starting in 2023. Negotiations were originally scheduled to last two days, with last spring’s session being extended to nine days. The finance minister spoke to the media on Tuesday Annikka Saarikko (Cen) said […]
Finland’s possible NATO bid will steer the debate on nuclear weapons
Finland’s ongoing political debate on joining NATO has turned to the issue of nuclear weapons and warfare. On Saturday, the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) said that all possible applications to join NATO must be made before the summer. Central to NATO’s collective defense are nuclear weapons designed to raise stakes for any […]
Germany approves delivery of 1960s military hardware to Ukrainian media
Berlin has reportedly approved the potential transport of dozens of Czech-owned Soviet-era armored vehicles to Kyiv Germany has given the green light to supply 58 armored vehicles from the Cold War to Ukraine, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense told the newspaper Welt this Friday. While infantry combat vehicles (IVFs) are currently owned by […]
Russian invasion spurs European demand for US weapons systems
WASHINGTON DC: As the Russian invasion of Ukraine increased demand for US weapons, European governments have contacted the US government and defense contractors to purchase weapons, including drones, missiles and missile defense systems. Sources familiar with the inquiries said that Germany, which is approaching an agreement to buy 35 Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) F-35 jet […]
Right now: The latest from the war in Ukraine
During the night, aircraft alarms sounded again over Ukraine, and explosions were heard outside the capital Kyiv. At the same time, the number of civilian deaths continues to rise. Hear the latest news, analyzes and comments in Ekot’s live broadcast.
Smartwatch users report GPS interference in Finland
Polar, a Finnish manufacturer of sports training equipment, has received numerous reports of GPS problems from users of its smart watches. Last week a smart watch user Teija Larikka went skiing near his home in Kajaani in eastern Finland, but his Polar smartwatch said he had skied hundreds of kilometers further east, near Lake Laatokaj […]
Disruptions to GPS services affect air traffic in Central and Eastern Finland
“Exact number [of abnormal event reports] is unknown. It can be well over 10 ” Jari PöntinenDirector of Traficom, comments To YLE on Tuesday. Traficom has asked Fintraffic’s air navigation services to warn airlines of disruptions to alert airlines. It assured in a press release that flying is still safe because airlines have policies in […]
NATO rejects demands for a no-fly zone as the Ukrainian FM Kuleba calls for help
Brussels [Belgium]March 4 (ANI): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who completely refuses to police a no-fly zone over Ukraine, warned on Friday that such a move could provoke a major war in Europe with Russia as Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for urgent assistance from NATO and European countries. The statements came during the […]
NATO is discussing alternatives but sees no place for its own troops in Ukraine
The alliance should not have the bloc’s planes operating in Ukrainian airspace or boots on the ground, its secretary general said. NATO members discussed Ukraine’s appeals to establish a “no-fly zone” over the country, but the alliance is determined not to engage directly in the military confrontation between Moscow and Kyiv, said Secretary General Jens […]
The Russians travel by train to Finland, which is one of the few remaining escape routes
As Russia’s tough sanctions and authorities put pressure on the economy and its citizens, some Russians have decided to leave the country because of rumors about the country’s borders being closed. Some of those who want to leave the country head to Finland to the western neighbor. Passengers must meet restrictions on Covid vaccinations and […]
Russian fighter jets violate Swedish airspace during military exercises between Finland and Sweden
Four Russian military planes violated Swedish airspace on Wednesday, according to information from the Swedish Defense Forces. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported two Sukhoi SU-27s and two Sukhoi SU-24 fighter jets arrived in Swedish airspace east of the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, adding that the attack was short-lived. The Swedish Air Force described […]
The Finnish and Swedish defense ministers talk about security, mutual co-operation
On Wednesday, Finland participated in a joint military exercise organized by its Nordic neighbor Sweden in the western part of the island of Gotland, the Defense Forces said. At the same time, the Finnish Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center) met his Swedish counterpart Peter Hultqvist In Visby, Gotland, to discuss the current security situation […]
Denmark closes airspace for Russian aircraft
At a press conference this morning, Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod announced that Denmark will close its airspace to Russian aircraft in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The ban, which also affects privately owned Russian aircraft, will come into force as soon as possible pending some legal details to be clarified. “Russian planes will not […]
Finland closes airspace to Russian traffic
Finland is preparing to close its airspace from Russian air traffic in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka (SDP) tweeted bulletin on Saturday night. Russia’s retaliation could seriously affect the national airline Finnair and effectively close Asian routes, according to the airline’s spokesperson. Satu Haataja. The government has […]
Finnair suspends flights over Ukrainian airspace
Finland’s national airline Finnair has announced that it has suspended flights over Ukrainian airspace against Russia’s military attack on Ukraine on Thursday morning. The company does not currently fly directly to Ukraine, but Finnair flies over the western part of the country on three routes – Gazipasa in Turkey, Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai […]
Finland signs the F-35 fighter jet
The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it had signed a formal purchase agreement for dozens of F-35 fighter jets. Finland will replace the aging Hornet fighter jet with 64 Lockheed Martin aircraft and a weapon system for approximately EUR 8.4 billion. The board approved the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II […]
More than 500 Finnish soldiers went to Norway for NATO-related exercises
More than 500 Finnish soldiers are scheduled to take part in the Cold Response 2022 military exercise in Norway next month. Norway has hosted and conducted exercises every two years since 2006. The purpose of the exercises is to train NATO allies and partner countries "high-intensity operations in cold weather," by To the opinion of […]
Finland publishes a plan for electric aircraft routes in the Lapland region
An experimental project at Enontekiö Airport in northwestern Finland is testing the usability of electric aircraft to fly routes over a wider area of Lapland. "When an Enonteki employee leaves for Rovaniemi, the journey takes at least four hours by car, but flying by half an hour," CEO of Enontekiö Airport Marko Halla told Yle. […]
Sweden almost ready with its national air ambulance network – TheMayor.EU
Sweden almost ready with its national air ambulance network The latest addition was the base launch at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport February began with the opening of a new base for the Swedish Association of Swedish Ambulance Aircraft (KSA), Sweden’s ambulance flight, at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport. The base will be equipped with an aircraft and specially […]
The Lithuanian plane returns to Helsinki Airport on May Day after an engine failure
A potentially dangerous incident occurred at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Wednesday evening, when a twin-engine turboprop aircraft operated by Lithuanian Transaviabaltika had to return to the airport with one propulsion engine after departure to Savonlinna. Pilot Erwin Jonker told Helsingin Sanomat that the engine on the right had a malfunction shortly after take – off and […]
The Russian cargo company denies violating Finnish aviation rules
The Russian airline AirBridgeCargo says that its aircraft did not violate Finnish aviation rules when it made a long detour from Moscow to Leipzig over the weekend. In a short press release, the company discussed the unusual flight route of their plane from Moscow via Finland to Germany, which received attention over the weekend. The […]
Finnair may have to cancel flights if the flight strike continues
The Finnish national airline Finnair is concerned that the ongoing flight strike may lead to the cancellation of some flights. The aviation unions began a strike on Monday 17 January, which will affect the operations of Finnair, Finnair Tekniika, GA Telesis Engine Services, the ground support service company TCR and Hub Logistics. Jaakko SchildtFinnair’s Chief […]
Pro and Palta suspend negotiations on the dispute that sparked the Helsinki-Vantaa strike
The controversy arises from an attempt to give aeronautical engineers the right to negotiate their own collective agreement after they resign from the Finnish Civil Aviation Association (IAU). Both the IAU and Palta, which have a collective agreement, have opposed the granting of the ITA, according to Pro. According to Pro, it is unfortunate that […]
The aviation strike will start on Monday, Finnair warns of possible cancellations
The trade union pro has called for an aviation strike on Monday from 6 p.m. Pro says technical workers and members of the Finnish Civil Aviation Association (IAU) are involved in the march, but the latter denies involvement in industrial action. The march is due to end on January 31st. The influential companies are Finnair, […]
Denmark aims for zero use of fossil fuels in domestic flights by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Denmark has announced that it will abolish fossil fuels used in all domestic flights by 2030, in an attempt to achieve its climate goals. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a speech on New Year’s Eve, emphasized her desire to eliminate all fossil fuels used in domestic flights, while admitting that plans are […]
Local Round-Up: Copenhagen Airport outlines seven-year expansion plans for DKK 4.5 billion
Copenhagen Airport has confirmed its expansion plans after confirmation after broad political agreement on the framework for the development. The seven-year extension of DKK 4.5 billion will enable improved safety, better access to public transport, improved facilities for airlines, larger baggage claim and passport control areas as well as adjustments to runways and hangars to […]
