Enabler of Safe Military Aviation

The Military Aviation Authority, Finland (FIMAA) oversees and regulates military aviation in Finland.

Our core tasks are

  • Certification of new military aviation capabilities for the Finnish Defence Forces
  • Developing and maintaining up-to-date military aviation regulations in support of national operations and international interoperability
  • Certification of airworthiness, training, maintenance and overhaul, design and production organisations supporting the Finnish Defence Forces
  • Recognition of international military airworthiness authority 
  • Promoting safety in military aviation
  • Flight safety investigation in military aviation

Our vision

  • FI MAA is a professional, widely recognised and highly valued enabler of safe military aviation.

Our mission

  • To enable safe military aviation while maintaining operational goals
  • To promote the safety of military aviation
  • To enable integration of civil and military aviation, considering the needs of military aviation
  • To promote the harmonisation of international military aviation regulations and interoperability 

Our values

  • Neutrality and impartiality
  • Responsibility
  • Professionality
  • Safety

Our organisation

   
Military aviation safety management

  • Oversight of the Safety Management System of military aviation 
  • Promotion of flight safety
  • Investigation of accidents and severe incidents in military aviation
  • Training of accident investigators and investigation staff

Flight and Base Operations

  • Military aviation regulations concerning safety of military aviation, including

    • air traffic management
    • flight procedures
    • contracted aviation services, such as training, aerial photography, target towing
    • air base structures and rescue
  • Oversight of air operations
  • Permits and licenses for contracted services and pilot training

Technical and Systems

  • Military aviation regulations concerning certification, airworthiness and safety, including    

    • military aircraft registry
    • type certification of air vehicles (incl. UAVs) and command and control systems 
    • certification of airworthiness, training, maintenance and overhaul, design and production organisations
    • mutual recognition of international military airworthiness authorities
  • Upkeep of the military aircraft registry
  • Certification of military aviation systems
  • Oversight and certification of above mentioned organisations
     

Etusivun artikkelit EN

Baana 25 and the Finnish Air Force’s...

SWEAF_HN-Ronneby-02_20250520.jpg

SWEAF_HN-Ronneby-01_20250520.jpg

ILMAV_Kesäbaana23-02_20230726.jpg

ILMAV_Kesäbaana23-01_20230726.jpg

Karelia Air Wing - As a Conscript in Karelia Air Wing

As a Conscript in Karelia Air Wing In Karelia Air Wing the main responsibility of the conscript training is in the Force Protection Flight. The annual number of conscripts in the Force...

Lapin lennosto - Yhteystiedot

Contact Information Lapland Air Wing P.O. Box 22 FI-96101 ROVANIEMI Freight terminal Poroportintie 49 Headquarters Louhikkotie Telephone + 358 299 800 (operator) Registry office Lapland...

The Finnish Air Force's Units

The Finnish Air Force's Five Units The Finnish Air Force is composed of the Air Force Command, the Air Force Academy – the service branch school – and three operational air wings: the Lapland...

Ilmavoimien esikunta EN

Air Force Command Finland Air Force Command Finland (AFCOMFIN), at Jyväskylä–Tikkakoski, is the command headquarters of the Commander of the Air Force, and in that capacity is responsible for...

The History of the Finnish Air Force

From Observation Sorties to Multi-Role Fighters The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest aerial warfare service branches in the world to operate without interruption since its establishment...

International cooperation

International cooperation develops the Air Force's capabilities International cooperation is a part of the daily activities of the Air Force. The objective of cooperation is to share...

Ilmapuolustuksen suorituskyvyn kehittäminen

Long-term development is the key to sustained air defence capability Maintenance and enhancement of the nation's air defence is among the primary tasks of the Finnish Air Force. This requires...

Surveillance and protection of Finland's territorial integrity

Surveillance and protection of Finland's territorial integrity As a territorial surveillance authority, the Air Force surveils and protects Finland's territorial integrity. This task is...

Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence

Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence The Finnish Air Force is responsible for Finland's air defence and air operations. As its secondary mission, the service supports other...

Publication

Publications The Military Aviation Authority Finland issues military aviation regulations, advisories and notices. The regulatory publications translated into English are highlighted and linked...

SVY About us

Enabler of Safe Military Aviation The Military Aviation Authority, Finland (FIMAA) oversees and regulates military aviation in Finland. Our core tasks are Certification of new military...

Satakunnan lennosto - Tietoa meistä EN

Supporting air operations, research and development The air wing supports air force combat capability by executing various supporting air missions, undertaking research and development, and...

Karjalan lennosto - Tietoa meistä EN

Karelia Air Wing is in Continuous Readiness As an operational unit of the Air Force, Karelia Air Wing is in continuous readiness to exercise command and control of air operations. Its main...

Midnight Hawks

Midnight Hawks The Midnight Hawks air display team is the official aerobatic team of the Finnish Air Force. Flying four Hawk fast jets, the team has proudly presented the expertise and...

As Conscript in Air Force Academy

As Conscript in Air Force Academy The primary mission of the Air Force Academy's Military Training Squadron is to train conscripts for the duties of officers, non-commissioned officers, and...