Tag: Airspace
Finavia reports a significant increase in turnover in 2022, but low passenger numbers will weaken the result for the year
Turnover increased by 105.3% to 298.4 million euros and the operating profit margin turned positive to 65.4 million euros, an increase of 340.8%. Despite the positive development, the company’s operating profit remained loss-making and was EUR 52.3 million in loss, although it is 60.0% better than a year earlier. Due to China’s COVID-19 restrictions and […]
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 […]
The acute crisis phase is over, says Finnair
The number of passengers transported by the airline increased by almost 61 percent to 2.5 million, which increased the passenger utilization rate to 72 percent. Topi MannerCEO of Finnair on Wednesday said the airline is leaving behind the acute three-year phase of the crisis and continues to recover. “This is another important step in the […]
New shootings in the United States balloon hunt
A Chinese balloon, the size of several buses, soars high in the stratosphere. China believes that it accidentally ended up in American airspace and that it is there for research purposes. But the US believes that it is a spy balloon and they shoot the balloon down. A move that causes the already chilly relationship […]
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.
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.” […]
Finnair’s third quarter result was boosted by the release of pent-up demand
He estimates that the development is due to the airline’s measures to reduce costs, improve sales and optimize profits. However, the result for the season was EUR 37.2 million in losses due to, among other things, record high jet fuel prices, unfavorable exchange rates, the closure of Russian airspace and the prolonged effects of the […]
The content of Finland’s draft law on NATO membership was revealed by the media
Officials have reportedly used the ?threat? from Russia as a reason to join the US-led military bloc The draft bill on Finland’s NATO membership contains no restrictions on the bloc’s bases and the deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil, Iltalehti newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing foreign policy and security sources. According to the outlet, […]
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 […]
NATO states are considering closing the Baltic Sea to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
EU sanctions do not target ordinary Russians, the European Commission tells HS
Helsingin Sanomat asked the European Commission whether the bloc of 27 countries could make a joint decision to suspend the issuance of tourist visas to Russia, which has recently received a lot of support in Finland. Many Finns have complained that Russians can travel to Finland and other parts of Europe while Russia continues its […]
Finnair predicts a third year of losses, promises a new strategy
The national airline Finnair predicts that this year will be its third consecutive year of significant losses. On Tuesday, the company reported comparable operating losses of around 84 million euros in April-June, compared to 151 million euros a year earlier. It was worse than the analyst panel predicted, reports the financial newspaper Kauppalehti. It cites […]
The Finnish aviation sector is making a strong comeback, the operator says
The Finnish aviation industry recovered well in the first half of this year, estimates the national airport operator Finavian. In January-June, approximately 6.6 million passengers traveled through Finnish airports, the company said in its statement on Tuesday. Compared to the first six months of 2021, the growth was 520 percent, or sixfold. However, passenger figures […]
Top General: Finland has been preparing for a war like Ukraine for decades
General Timo KivinenThe Commander of the Defense Forces spoke about the tradition of Finnish military readiness in a recent interview. Reuters. Although Finland has a large defense arsenal, Kivinen emphasized Finland’s motivation to defend itself as a target of attack. "The main line of defense is between the ears, as the war in Ukraine currently […]
Ukraine crisis: Finland sends more military equipment in the middle of NATO’s ambitions
Helsinki [Finland]June 12 (ANI): Ambitions to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Finland announced on Friday that it will send more military equipment to Ukraine as the military bloc considered the country’s application to join the alliance. “Finland will not forget Ukraine and the Ukrainians. We will continue to help: We will send a […]
Finland will send more military equipment to NATO targets
Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Kaikkonen said, adding that the decision on what equipment to send was based on the needs of Ukraine and its military, The Hill reports. Support for Ukraine comes after Sweden and Finland apply for NATO membership, which Russia has strongly opposed. Their applications came after Russia threatened countries not […]
Passengers are preparing for new airport delays as air traffic increases
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport operator Finavia warns again on Sunday about serious passenger delays. On Friday, some passengers had to queue for an hour for security checks. Congestion is likely to be at its worst in the afternoon, especially between 2pm and 4pm. The security check at Terminal 1 was closed from Sunday morning, so all passengers […]
Finnair is reducing summer flights to Japan and increasingly focusing on Western markets
The ban on flights imposed by Russia at the end of February on airlines in 36 countries, including Finland, will remain in force until the end of May, but Finnair is preparing for a long extension. The effects of the ban have been taken into account in both the company’s summer and winter schedules, he […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ukraine’s attack causes Russia’s foreign tourism to collapse
Due to war-related civil aviation sanctions, Russians are unable to book flights to many of their favorite destinations in the West; so they book trips to the Middle East and Asia instead. An analysis of flight bookings made between February 24, the start of the attack, and the latest data, April 27, reveals that the […]
British Secretary of Defense: "Incomprehensibly" Britain would not defend Finland, Sweden, if it were attacked
British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace said it would be "incomprehensibly" that Britain will not defend Finland and Sweden if either country is attacked, whether they have joined NATO or not. Wallace commented at a joint press conference with the Finnish Minister of Defense. Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) in Helsinki on Wednesday. British Defense Minister Ben […]
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 […]
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 […]
Friday’s newspapers: Strike threat, Finnair’s problems and Tappara title
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports Municipal workers in the metropolitan area will go on strike next week after a conciliation committee set up to unite unions and employers said on Thursday afternoon that the parties were too far apart and could not propose a new agreement. The agreement now seems a long way off, as employers […]
Finnair makes ninth consecutive loss-making quarter, announces cost cuts
However, the change is twofold, as a coronavirus pandemic that has eased its grip has led to the normalization of travel in southern Asia – India, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Europe and the United States. “Over the past two years, Finnair has faced two major disruptions on a historical scale: the global pandemic […]
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 […]
Wednesday leaves: NATO surprise, ringing on the rise and cool days ahead
The debate over Finland’s possible accession to NATO has been a constant story about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it has often risen to international headlines. Helsingin Sanomat writes on Wednesday that the speed with which Finland has made progress with its NATO membership has surprised Russia considerably. HS adds that the Russian media now […]
Finland’s Foreign Minister says there is no point in postponing the application for NATO membership
Moscow [Russia]April 23 (ANI / Sputnik): Finland should not postpone the application for NATO membership as it may be more difficult to join in the future, said Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto on Saturday. “What worse would have to happen for Finland to at least consider NATO,” Haavisto told Finnish television company Yle, adding that […]
According to the European Commission, companies will be allowed to pay for Russian gas under the new system
March 31 President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a decree stipulating that all gas supply contracts with companies registered in “unfriendly” countries will be paid in rubles. The measure only applies to Gazprom’s pipe exports, and the company is expected to receive its first ruble payments in the second half of April and May. In […]
Politicians’ tag-start-songs and embarrassing kick-offs
Manowar, Rage Against the Machine, Kent, Kate Perry and Avicii. There you have some of the artists who roll in the party leaders’ lures before they enter the stage. But which artist sits with which party leader? Sweden has recently expelled three Russian diplomats in protest of Russia’s war in Ukraine. A cautious indication in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Putin may have sent nuclear-armed bombers into Swedish airspace – 19FortyFive
So there were bombers with nuclear weapons, or did you just put nuclear waste in your pants? A journalist without facts is bullshit. Do not worry, Sweden will be more likely to share the Gripens surplus with Ukraine, and more likely to join NATO. Which seems to be part of Putin’s plan. Putin must also […]
Foreign destinations are once again popular, with Finnish travel agencies reporting sales growth
The sales of travel agencies abroad have increased as the number of people traveling abroad has increased. Currently, city breaks and package tours, he says, are especially popular Timo Kousa, Managing Director of the Finnish Travel Agency Aurinkomatkat. The agency has recorded an increase in bookings and expanded its portfolio. Laura AaltonenThe director of communications […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Covid Remnant, Aviation Return, and Yle’s Nazi Series Controversy
Finnish Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) spoke Helsingin Sanomat about the deteriorating Covid situation in Finland. The government’s coronavir virus working group met for the first time in four weeks on Tuesday. "Although no one suggested new restrictions, the general feeling of the meeting was worrying," said Linden. Currently, about […]
Russia invades – I have to save my mother
Nataliia Tverdivska moves from Kyiv to Södertälje in 2013. When the relationship between Ukraine and Russia becomes increasingly tense, she books a plane ticket for her mother Nadiia from Kyiv to Stockholm, but she does not have time for the plane before Russia invades Ukraine. Now the entire airspace over the country is closed and […]
Thousands of Russians arrive in Finland
Thousands of Russians are leaving their country for fear of the authorities declaring a state of war – a measure that will close borders and stifle internal divisions. The Allegro train between Helsinki and St. Petersburg will be full in the coming days. VR said it plans to increase the Allegro service to meet demand. […]
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 […]
The Pentagon opens hotline with Russia
The United States and Russia have set up a “deconflict” hotline to avoid misunderstandings that could trigger escalation, the Pentagon said. US and Russian militaries have established a “deconline line” to prevent misunderstandings or accidents from escalating into a war between Moscow and NATO, the Pentagon confirmed on Thursday. “The United States still has a […]
Finnair is starting temporary termination negotiations with its personnel
The Finnish national airline Finnair has announced that it will start negotiations with personnel representatives to lay off the flight crew for a maximum of 90 days. In a press release issued on Thursday, the company said that the closure of Russian airspace would cause significant changes to Finnair’s traffic. "The need for additional monthly […]
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 […]
VR: Ukrainian citizens travel free on Finnish trains
The Finnish state railway company VR has announced that all Ukrainian citizens can travel free on long-distance and commuter trains by presenting their passports to the train’s conductor. The company said a Press release that the measure was intended to enable "Ukrainians and potential refugees living in Finland meet in these circumstances". Russian planes have […]
Restaurants are celebrating the end of Covid restrictions, fearing a shortage of Russian tourists
As of Tuesday, Finland has lifted the Covid-19 restrictions on the opening hours and capacity of the country’s bars and restaurants. However, restaurants must continue to adhere to certain hygiene standards, including ensuring that customers can properly disinfect their hands, prevent congestion and improve sanitation. By Timo LappiThe celebration of the lifting of Covid restrictions, […]
Finnair’s share price collapses when Russia closes airspace
The national airline Finnair, which recently announced that it was recovering from the pandemic recession, suffered a setback again on Monday. As expected, Russia banned planes from entering the airspace from Finland or other EU countries. This means that Finnair’s profitable Asian routes have to make long and expensive detours. The day after the EU […]
Canada closes airspace to all Russian airlines
Ottawa, Canada – Canada has closed its airspace to all Russian airlines in protest of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ottawa announced on Sunday. But the ban was quickly tested when, according to Canadian officials, a plane operated by the Russian airline Aeroflot flew over the country. Aeroflot flight 111 had departed from Miami, Florida, […]
Finland hands over military protection equipment to Ukraine
The Ministry of the Interior is currently preparing humanitarian material, such as tents and medical protective equipment, to be sent in the coming days through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. On Sunday, Finland also granted Estonia permission to export artillery and ammunition previously acquired from Finland to Ukraine. Germany, which originally sold the device to […]
Finland urges to avoid traveling to Russia
The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Finns should not travel to Russia. It also called on citizens to leave the Russian-Ukrainian border areas of Belgorod, Voronezh and Rostov immediately due to the deteriorating security situation. According to the ministry, passengers had several travel barriers, including disruptions to payment transactions. According to the ministry, the […]
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 […]
Finland is preparing for a possible ban on Russian airspace
Despite the escalating conflict, Finnair and other European airlines have maintained uninterrupted flights via Russian airspace to Asia. However, the EU is already preparing for a situation in which Russia would suddenly revoke the rights of airlines to fly over the country. This would mean the suspension of Finnair’s Asian flights. "As part of joint […]
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 […]
The Portuguese Air Force will patrol Iceland’s airspace
Portugal’s air force will arrive in Iceland later this week. Four fighters and about 85 soldiers will arrive in the country. The Portuguese Air Force will monitor Iceland’s airspace as part of NATO activities. This will be the second time the Portuguese take part in Iceland. The last time the Portuguese Air Force was responsible […]
NATO countries called for more arms to be delivered to Ukraine
Germany is under increasing pressure from European allies to drop its long-standing refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself from a Russian attack. Britain flew short-range anti-tank missiles to Ukraine on Monday, avoiding German airspace. British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has indicated to lawmakers that more military aid and extra […]
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 […]
A Russian cargo plane makes an unexplained orbit over Finland
A large Russian cargo plane made a long, unexpected and unexplained route over Central and Southern Finland on Saturday night, passing the Finnish Air Force headquarters and intelligence unit. According to military and security experts interviewed by Yle, the reason for the flight detour could be either a Russian protest or an intelligence operation as […]
