Finavia inks electric aircraft deal

Finnish airport company Finavia and the Helsinki Electric Aircraft Association have signed a cooperation agreement with the objective of introducing a new generation of electric aircraft in Finland. “Finavia’s objective is to continue the reduction of emissions caused by airport operations, to which all available resources must be targeted. Electric aviation is one of those solutions. We want to invest in the introduction of new aircraft technology and expedite the electrification of domestic flights,” says senior vice president Henri Hansson, who oversees infrastructure and sustainability at Finavia. The first electric passenger aircrafts are best suited for shorter flights; however, it is