Aerospace

Finnair to launch daily services from Nordic capitals to Doha in strategic partnership with Qatar Airways

Another European city and Doha are potential routes that Finnair and Qatar Airways are exploring.

Finnair’s first A350 XWB makes its maiden flight

An agreement has been reached between Finnair and one world member Qatar Airways to develop a long-term strategic partnership between Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Doha. Another European city and Doha are potential routes that Finnair and Qatar Airways are exploring.

A thorough codeshare agreement will support these services, sharing both airlines’ passenger and cargo capacity. Customers traveling from the three Nordic cities will take advantage of seamless connections to Qatar Airways’ broad network of almost 100 locations in Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa via Doha. The partnership will give passengers of Qatar Airways access to new locations and connectivity options throughout Finnair’s Nordic network.

The services are planned to start between November and December 2022. They will be operated with Finnair’s Airbus A330 aircraft featuring Finnair’s new long-haul cabins, including industry-leading Air Lounge business class seats, a brand-new premium economy travel class and refreshed economy class.

The flights to Doha are to be sold and marketed by both Finnair and Qatar Airways as per the schedule below:

7 weekly flights to and from Helsinki
7 weekly flights to and from Stockholm
7 weekly flights to and from Copenhagen

The delivery ceremony for Finnair’s first A350 XWB.(Opens in a new browser tab)

His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, the Chief Executive of Qatar Airways Group, stated: “As a fellow one world member, we enjoy a close relationship with Finnair, and these new services to Hamad International Airport are an example of Qatar Airways working with partners for the benefit of our shared customers. Our dedication to the Nordic markets is demonstrated by this strategic relationship, which also helps us maintain our position as the top Middle Eastern carrier in this crucial area. The expansion in the future will be built on this relationship.

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One world’s hub, Doha, will soon bring together more airline partners than ever. Through this codeshare arrangement, travellers from the Nordic region will continue to have good connectivity to Doha on Finnair and then on to popular tourist and important business destinations throughout Asia, Africa, Australasia, and the Middle East on Qatar Airways.

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Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.