Finland to donate last two Mi-8s to Hungary for Afghan ops

After 30 years of service, the last two Finnish Mi-8 transport helicopters will be donated to another country, probably Hungary, to be deployed in Afghanistan, under the NATO-EU Multinational Helicopter Initiative.

Finnish Hornet pilot ejects after landing on taxiway

A Finnish Air Force fighter pilot ejected from his F/A-18 Hornet after mistakenly landing on a taxiway instead of the runway. The incident happened during a night landing exercise on the unlit runway with the unmanned aircraft coming to a halt in a snowbank.

Finnish AF To Replace Trainers; Joint Buy with Sweden Possible

In light of the recent decision to replace most of its Hawk trainer fleet, an opportunity has arisen for the Finnish Air Force for a joint buy with Sweden for a replacement trainer. The Swedish Air Force has a requirement to replace its Saab 105 trainers.

Finnish AF to stand down most of its Hawks

Most of Finland’s fleet of Hawk trainers are to be decommissioned over the next four years. 41 of the 67 two-seat BAE Hawks in the Finnish AF fleet will be retired. Most of the retained aircraft were refurbished aircraft bought from Switzerland.