NATO E-3A AWACS conducts first mission in Finnish airspace
Finland’s integration into NATO’s air command structure continues to deepen, with the Finnish Air Force confirming that a…
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Finnair CEO hails Finnish Sisu for airline’s ‘double crisis’ bounce back
It was perhaps no coincidence that the CEO of Finnair, Turkka Kuusisto, chose the four-year anniversary of Russia’s…
Finland’s first F-35A fighter arrives in Arkansas for US-based training
Finland’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, designated JF-501, has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in…
Finnair to launch Melbourne flights in 2026, marking first Australian service
Finnair has revealed plans to start flights to Melbourne in autumn 2026, marking the airline’s first entry into…
Finland unveils its first Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter at US rollout ceremony
Finland has presented its first F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter during a rollout ceremony held on December 16,…
Rheinmetall tests counter-drone systems during military exercise in Finland
Rheinmetall Air Defence showcased its counter-drone capabilities during a Finnish Armed Forces exercise, highlighting the growing attention European…
Finnair unveils new routes, financial and strategic goals up to 2029
Finnair unveiled the launch of seven new European destinations during its Capital Markets Update on November 13, 2025. …
Finnair strengthens Southern European network with new destinations in 2026
Finnair will strengthen its Southern European network in summer 2026 with new scheduled flights announced to destinations in…
Winter operations: How Arctic Circle airports stay open in extreme conditions
With much of the Northern Hemisphere basking in a welcome bit of sunshine, the thought of snow-bound airports…
Finnish and Dutch fighter jets turn highway into runway during Baana 25 exercise
The Finnish Air Force kicked off its annual Baana 25 exercise on May 26, 2025, launching flight operations…
Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet crashes near Rovaniemi, pilot ejects safely
A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in northern Finland on the…
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets train with USAF KC-135 in aerial refueling over Finland
The Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in training missions with the United States Air…
US Air Force F-35s make historic landing on Finland highway for Baana 2024: video
Two US Air Force (USAF) F-35A Lightning II aircraft made a historic first when the pair executed a…
Brand-new Finnair Lounge opens at Helsinki Airport for up to 440 guests: video
Finnair has officially opened its newest lounge at Helsinki Airport (HEL) complete with an assortment of environments, which…
Finnish Border Guard chooses Bombardier Challenger 650 for border surveillance
The Finnish Border Guard has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) a $170 million contract to deliver two RAPCON-X…
Finland suspects four Russian military aircraft breached its airspace
Progress has been made in Finland’s investigation into the territorial violation in the sea area off Loviisa on…
Russian military aircraft suspected of violating Finnish airspace
A Russian military aircraft is suspected of having violated Finnish airspace in the eastern Gulf of Finland, near…
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets join NATO Air Shielding mission in Romania
Seven Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta on June…