EVA Air Eyes New Long-Haul Routes With Airbus A350-1000
EVA Air is setting the stage for significant long-haul expansion, evaluating four new international destinations as it prepares to induct its first Airbus A350-1000 in late 2027.
EVA Air is setting the stage for significant long-haul expansion, evaluating four new international destinations as it prepares to induct its first Airbus A350-1000 in late 2027.
Finnair will halt all Helsinki–Dubai flights for the 2026-2027 winter season, marking a significant shift in the flag carrier’s strategic approach to Middle East routes and raising questions about the region’s ongoing instability.
Embraer, together with Finnair and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra), has celebrated the 20th anniversary of E-Jets service in Europe, marking two decades of partnership and operational success. The milestone was commemorated on October 1, 2025, at Helsinki Airport, where airline and manufacturer executives gathered ahead of a special flight retracing the very first E-Jet route.
Finnair is exploring the possibility of placing an order for up to 30 Airbus narrowbody aircraft, signaling a major step in its ongoing fleet renewal and efforts to strengthen competitiveness in the European market. The airline, led by Chief Executive Officer Turkka Kuusisto, has confirmed that discussions with Airbus remain in the early stages, with a final decision…
Finnair has unveiled its 2026 European summer schedule, announcing the addition of four new leisure-oriented destinations to its route map. Beginning March 31, 2026, the Helsinki-based carrier will launch non-stop services to Florence (FLR), Catania (CTA), Valencia (VLC), and Kos (KGS), strengthening its Mediterranean network for the peak summer season.
Finnair reported a second-quarter (Q2) 2025 operating profit of $22.3 million, driven by a 2.8% year-on-year increase in revenue, which reached $917.4 million. Despite this positive quarter, the airline’s half-year (H1) financial result remained in the red, with an operating loss of $39.8 million and a total H1 revenue of $1.7 billion, reflecting a 2.4% rise compared to the same period…
Finnair reported a modest revenue increase of 1.9% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$789.8 million, but still closed the quarter with an operating loss of US$60.7 million. The results reflect seasonal pressures combined with ongoing efforts to rebuild profitability following a period of prolonged headwinds.
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.