August 2009

Finnair’s President & CEO resigns

August 7, 2009

Finnair’s President & CEO Jukka Hienonen has resigned from his post. “My four years in Finnair’s service has included both periods of success as well as the increasingly adverse development of the entire sector, and now a clear change of course is required. I am not satisfied with the results achieved; the rate of change [...]

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Finnair traffic declines, load factor excellent

August 6, 2009

Image by schoschie via Flickr Finnair’s scheduled traffic declined in July by nearly seven per cent and passenger numbers were around three per cent lower than in July 2008. Capacity was cut by nearly nine per cent, which meant that passenger load factor rose to 81 per cent. “We have managed to adjust our capacity [...]

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Finnair Technical Services stabilisation agreement safeguards jobs

August 6, 2009

Image by caribb via Flickr Finnair Technical Services has reached a stabilisation agreement by which around 14 million euros of savings in personnel costs will be achieved within the unit by the end of 2010. All of the unit’s 1,600 employees, represented by five different personnel organisations, will participate in the agreement. The agreement is [...]

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NatureAir Selected as Finalist for the 2009 Geotourism Challenge; Cast your vote

August 4, 2009

Image via Wikipedia This is your chance to let the world know who is making a difference to save our planet. NatureAir- the world’s first carbon neutral airline has been selected as a finalist for Changemakers “Geotourism Challenge 2009: Power of Place Sustaining the Future of Destinations.”  From hundred of entries the judges selected 10 [...]

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AEROSOFT ONLINE – SION X

August 3, 2009

The airfield in Sion is one the most scenic and aeronautically challenging in Europe! This airfield, situated in the middle of Wallis distinguishes itself by its realism and optimal integration into the “Switzerland Professional X” photorealistic scenery. With a large amount of features – diverse small aircraft, impressive night texturing, AI traffic, frequency-controlled approach- and [...]

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Finnair: No Need to Change Speed Sensors

August 3, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Finnair says it has already changed the speed sensors on its Airbus A330 and A340 planes. Leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus recently called for airlines to switch most speed sensors to U.S.-made parts on its jetliners in the wake of the jet disaster in June. Finnair spokesman Taneli Hassinen says the company switched [...]

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Terminal Changes at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

August 2, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Separate domestic and international terminals will no longer operate at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from next Wednesday. After this date, the two terminals will be divided according to various airlines and not in accordance with destination. All Finnair domestic and overseas flights will operate from the current international terminal, which will be designated as [...]

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