A relentless search for solutions to rein in the continued growth in private car use is under way around the world. The rapid growth of urban populations is leading to increasing traffic congestion in cities. Without transport solutions that promote walking, cycling, shared vehicles and public transport, cities in many countries will see increased congestion, reduced safety and higher emissions.

To improve safety and to create a consistent maritime situational awareness, English as the primary language in the VTS areas along the Finnish coast will be adopted on the 1st of October 2019.

the last SESAR JU Gulf of Finland (GOF) U-space demonstration took place in Helsinki Airport, showing how integrated Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems enable urban air mobility

The CEO of Traffic Management Finland Ltd will change. The current CEO Juko Hakala and the company’s Board of Directors have agreed that Hakala will step down as CEO on 27 August 2019.

New standard arrival routes at Helsinki Airport shorten approach distances. They also maximise the use of the continuous descent approach, thus reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as noise.

​​​​​​​Janne Lautanala has been appointed Chief Ecosystem and Technology Officer of Traffic Management Finland Group (TMFG) from 1 August 2019. He will be responsible for the traffic management company’s technology and ecosystem development.

Neste Rally Finland, which is part of the World Rally Championship, takes place in Jyväskylä on 1–4 August 2019. The four-day race will also affect the traffic arrangements in the area. You are advised to find out about these arrangements in advance.

Mikko Saariaho has been appointed Chief Impact Officer of Traffic Management Finland Group (TMFG) from 1 September 2019. His responsibility area covers increasing the impact of the company and supporting the transformation of the traffic market. Chief Impact Officer is also in charge of the company’s communications, stakeholder relations and TMFG strategy process. Chief Impact Officer is a member of TMFG’s Group Leadership Team and reports to CEO Juko Hakala.

For the first time ever, general aviation aircraft, drones, and recreational remote-controlled model aircraft safely shared the airspace above and around an operational airfield during the first demo at the East Helsinki Aerodrome in Pyhtää, Finland, on June 11.

Sanna Reponen has started as Group Transformation Lead at TMFG in early June. The Group Transformation Lead supports the development of new business operations. Sanna also acts as the facilitator for the Group Executive Board and supports the Group in developing executive reporting and Group practices. She will report to CEO Juko Hakala.

ANS Finland ATM professionals are participating Air Route Optimization Seminar with Traficom and Finnair in Beijing, China.