Air connectivity powering industry

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is the runway for industrial growth in the Tampere Region.

Industrial competitiveness is built on smooth connections. Export companies depend on fast and reliable logistics, and regional airports play a decisive role in this development. The importance of Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is growing as spare parts logistics, air cargo, and feeder traffic become integrated into international supply chains. People and goods must move seamlessly.

The Tampere Aviation Forum, held alongside the Subcontracting Fair (Alihankinta 2025) brings aviation experts into Finland’s largest industrial event for the first time. On October 1, the forum explores how aviation supports industry’s needs and how Tampere-Pirkkala can grow as a key runway for logistics and feeder traffic.

The future of aviation, from Tampere to Europe

What role will regional airports play in Europe’s air traffic? At the Tampere Aviation Forum, Mantas Vrubliauskas (airBaltic) will outline how regional connections drive accessibility and why airBaltic is strengthening its presence in Finland.

Why does air traffic development matter for Tampere? Dr. Max Hirsh (Airport City Academy) The keynote will examine new international trends in aviation and the opportunities they create for Tampere and the surrounding region. The presentation highlights the importance of regional airports for economic development and business, while also addressing how climate change and new technologies are reshaping future workforce needs. Finally, it explores how upcoming development projects at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport can be leveraged to strengthen the region.

In the afternoon, Aivars Starikovs (Hydrogen Europe) will take the audience inside Europe’s hydrogen economy and new fuel solutions that are transforming both passenger travel and logistics.

Business Tampereen toimitusjohtaja Harri Ojala lentää Tampereelta. — For companies, the smooth movement of goods and people is essential. **Harri Ojala**, CEO of Business Tampere, often travels by air as part of his work.

Practical solutions and case examples

Alongside the keynotes, the forum highlights new fuel solutions and investments. Lufthansa will present insights on SAF, while Finnish company LiquidSun introduces solar-powered synthetic fuel – a technology with the potential to reshape aviation.

Panels with industry in focus

The Tampere Aviation Forum panels will examine how airports and feeder traffic support Finland’s industry and exports:

Regional Airports as Enablers of Industrial Growth (in English) How do regional airports strengthen competitiveness and secure supply chains?
Tampere-Pirkkala – an industrial runway for logistics? (in Finnish) What will it take for Tampere-Pirkkala to strengthen its role as a truly functional logistics hub for Finnish industry?
Feeder Traffic 2.0 – Finland’s domestic air network 2030 (in Finnish) How can Finland’s domestic air network be renewed, and how can it be integrated into the wider transport system and travel chains?

Why attend?

Aviation is in transition – and its importance to industry is growing fast. The Tampere Aviation Forum offers a chance to hear the latest insights, connect with decision-makers, and explore how Finland can build smarter transport systems for industry.

The Tampere Aviation Forum takes place on October 1, alongside the Subcontracting Fair.
Join us to see how aviation and feeder traffic can accelerate industrial growth – and discover Tampere-Pirkkala’s potential as a future hub for logistics and business.