See 2026 conference programme.
MDA1 eViator. MD Aircraft from Germany benefits from 30 years of experience in developing new electric aircraft for carbon free regional air operations. MDA1 eViator is designed for 9 passenger seats and it has total payload of 918 kg with range up to 400 km. Aircraft can be operated by a single pilot and it needs less than 500 meters for take-off and landing.
See 2025 partners and programme
Aviation technology responds to the challenges of climate change. Renewable aviation fuels, ecological and electric aircraft are here.
Program Agust 14, 2026 – presentations in English*
* changes are possible
– – – 09.00 – – – Networking with breakfast & coffee – – –
10.00 Welcome
10.01 Opening speech, Dr. Heini Utunen, Regional Mayor, South Savo Regional Council
10.10 Review of conference programme and organisers: MAF Finland CEO, Dr. Janne Ropponen
10.30-11.20 MDA1 Eviator, Max Hoffmann, Director of Sales, MD Aircraft GmbH
11.20-12.10 Christina Suomi, Project Director, Helsinki City Aviation
– – – Networking lunch and coffee 12.10-13.10 – – –
13.10-14.00 Tomi Oravasaari, Co-Founder & CEO, Gridence
14.00-14.50 SÄIHKE – Coordination and Development Project for Sustainable Aviation in Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu, Timo Hyvönen, Special researcher, Oulu University of Applied Sciences
14.50-15.40 Review of Electric, Hybrid and Hydrogen Aircraft Solutions for Operations in Remote Locations operations, Dave Waterman, Project Manager – Fleet Development and Innovation, MAF International
15.40-16.00 End of conference
16.30 Conference Cruise: Networking opportunities at Lake Saimaa. Departurefrom St Michel Airport by bus.
