Government bills11
- HE 22/2025 vpPassed
Enhancing aviation safety and sobriety testing
Airlines and employers in the sector will be granted the right to require aircraft crew and ground handling personnel to undergo breath tests to ensure their fitness for work. In addition, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be able to notify employers directly if the licence or medical certificate of a pilot or other key person is in the process of being revoked for safety reasons.
12 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 80/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Implementing sustainable aviation and ground power
Lower-emission fuels will be phased into aviation and ground power will be provided to aircraft at airports. Authorities will be granted the power to monitor these obligations and impose penalty payments for non-compliance.
8 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 261/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone traffic and obstacle permits
Rules will be created in Finland for airspaces designated for unmanned aircraft, or drones, where operations require digital support services. At the same time, applying for flight obstacle permits for tall structures will be transferred entirely to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) for processing.
2 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 25/2022 vpPassed
Opening EU–Ukraine air transport
Finland approves the agreement on a common aviation area between the European Union and Ukraine. The agreement opens aviation markets and harmonises air transport rules.
19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2022 vpPassed
Enacting the EU-Qatar aviation agreement
Finland will approve the air transport agreement between the EU and Qatar. The agreement will open aviation markets between the countries and harmonise aviation rules.
19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2022 vpPassed
Opening the aviation market with Armenia
Finland brings into force an air transport agreement between the EU and Armenia that creates a common aviation area. The agreement will allow the operation and opening of air services between the parties on equal terms.
19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Updating aviation rules and drone surveillance
Aviation legislation will be updated to align with European Union regulations, and the powers of authorities and airports will be clarified. Penalties will be introduced for safety infringements involving drones, or unmanned aircraft, and the detection of unauthorised drones at airports will be facilitated.
17 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 232/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing aviation safety and criminal liability
Finland will bring into force three international aviation safety conventions and expand the scope of application of its Criminal Code to offences committed on flights. At the same time, attempts to commit certain dangerous acts and interference with traffic will be made punishable.
26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone and light aviation rules
Provisions supplementing EU regulations on drones and light aviation will be introduced in Finland. Age limits and insurance requirements will be introduced for drone operators, and permitted weight limits for microlight aircraft will be raised.
17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2019 vpPassed
Extending EU–US air transport agreement
Iceland and Norway will be incorporated into the comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the United States. The arrangement will harmonise transatlantic air traffic and open up new route opportunities for airlines.
26 Feb 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming aviation safety and noise management
The Aviation Act would be amended to align with new EU rules on aviation safety occurrence reporting and airport noise management. The Finnish Transport Safety Agency would act as the supervisory authority for the rules and could impose operating restrictions regarding aircraft noise where necessary.
22 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote