EPCOR, a subsidiary of the Dutch aerospace group AFI KLM E&M, specializing in Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) services, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have agreed to extend their maintenance contract for an additional five years. This agreement covers the GTCP331-350 APUs installed on Finnair’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.
Austrian Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Vienna and Ivalo, marking a new seasonal route to Lapland, Finland. The airline began operations on 15 January 2025, utilizing its Embraer E195 aircraft.
Sunclass Airlines, a Denmark-based leisure carrier, has announced the launch of a new route connecting Helsinki (Finland) and Gazipasa (Turkey). The service is set to begin on April 15, 2025, and will be operated using the Airbus A321 aircraft.
Finnair (Finland) reported a 5.6% increase in passenger numbers for December 2024, transporting a total of 927,000 passengers. The airline also saw its Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) rise by 6.7%, while Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) decreased by 2.2%. Notably, the Passenger Load Factor (PLF) improved by 6.5 points, reaching 77.4%.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).
Finnair (Finland) is bracing for disruptions following the rejection of a settlement proposal by the airline’s pilots’ union. The proposal, which was submitted by the National Conciliator and accepted by the employer, was aimed at resolving ongoing labor disagreements. However, the union’s refusal has escalated the situation, leading to operational challenges for the airline.
Finnair (Finland) faces significant operational disruption following the announcement of a pilot strike by the airline’s pilots’ union. The strikes, scheduled for 09 and 13 December 2024, have led to the cancellation of approximately 300 flights, affecting thousands of passengers during the busy travel period.
