New aviation museum in Finland

Finavia, Finnair and Patria join forces as launch partners for Finland’s new aviation museum

Finavia, Finnair, and Patria have become the first launching partners of Finland’s upcoming New Aviation Museum, a landmark project aiming to preserve aviation heritage while showcasing the industry’s present and future. Located in Aviapolis, Vantaa, adjacent to Helsinki Airport, the museum is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. It will combine exhibitions, digital experiences, and events – envisioned as both a tourist attraction and an industry meeting point.

A legacy of collaboration

The three companies have long shaped Finnish aviation and are founding members of the Finnish Aviation Museum Foundation. Their renewed collaboration now supports the creation of a next-generation museum complex.

“The Aviation Museum was established by volunteers more than 50 years ago to preserve Finland’s aviation heritage,” says Pia Illikainen, CEO of the Finnish Aviation Museum. “This new partnership strengthens our ability to build an inspiring venue for both enthusiasts and visitors.”

Shared values and vision

Kimmo Mäki, CEO of Finavia, highlights the museum’s dual importance: “It preserves aviation history while underlining its positive role in Finnish society. It will also enhance Vantaa’s appeal as a tourism destination.”

Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto adds: “Our century-long story is one of courage and innovation. This partnership lets us share that journey and inspire the next generation.”

According to Patria CEO Esa Rautalinko, the collaboration also “reflects shared values of innovation, sustainability, and community – all central to Patria’s 100-year history.”

A National Destination in the making

Funded through state, city, and private investment, the New Aviation Museum will bring together heritage, education, and innovation. The Finnish Aviation Museum Foundation will continue to manage Finland’s largest aviation collection, ensuring that the story of Finnish flight remains alive for decades to come.

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