Meet the Team

Esa Korjula

M.Sc.(econ), Captain h.c.
The founder and Chairman of Redstone AERO. Korjula has extensive background in aviation industry. He’s an experienced pilot, seaplane instructor and a serial entrepreneur.
Olli Nuuttila

Olli Nuuttila is an expert in ICT and telecommunications business, with experience from executive roles for IBM, Song Networks and a number of startup companies. He is involved in the product and technology development of the digital airport concept.
Nono Alakari

Nono Alakari is a brand strategist and co-founders of Hasan & Partners, one of the top advertising agencies in Finland. He is a co-owner in Redstone AERO and also a passionate pilot.
Matti Engelberg

Matti Engelberg is a doctorate level lawyer with a long background working in banking and top law firms in Finland. He has his own company Engelberg&Co and he serves as a senior advisor and legal counsel at Redstone AERO.
Dan Colliander

Dan Colliander is an experienced executive, having served as the CEO of Suunto and XO Boats. He is involved in business development and investor relations.
Harri Heikkilä

Harri Heikkilä is a long-term airline pilot and flight instructor. He is working with applications for a EU standard airport.
Aapo Korjula

Aapo is the Chief Airport Manager at EFPR. He is in charge of all the day to day operations such as maintenance and fuel services.
Sami Juola

Sami Juola is a business professional and a pilot who runs the sales and partnership operations for Tech Runway and LIFT -Finnish Aviation Cluster.

The story

The story of Redstone AERO originates from an urgent market demand.
The aviation industry has lacked a proper homebase in Southern-Finland with nowhere for unscheduled air traffic and business to locate.

In 2017 a location was found in Pyhtää, in an E18 highway intersection only one hour east from Helsinki. The aerodrome property was acquired by Redstone and construction was launched in 2017. The Aerodrome was opened for flight operations later the same year.

The whole area was named Helsinki-East Aerodrome during the zoning process and it covers the aerodrome and the surrounding logistics area and technology park with a total of 300 hectares of property. Helsinki-East Aerodrome has already left a strong perception as the secondary airport of Helsinki.

The development of the project has been backed up by a strong public-private partnership. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has been a key partner in the first phases in addition to the Ministry of Economy and relevant government and regional agencies.

There is also increased pressure from the UAV sector and electric air traffic business to find proper infrastructure and test facilities. R&D, testing and prototyping as well as business development requires aerodrome infrastructure with free aerospace adding significant value for R&D activities. Business Finland and VTT in particular have endorsed the test center as Finland needs world class testbeds for business and industry growth.

Behind any successful venture, there is an entrepreneur - a man with strong vision. In the case of Redstone AERO, the main figure and driving force has been Esa Korjula, who is the founder and chairman of the company.

Next in flight

We redefine connectivity by creating a network of sustainable, digital airports
Redstone AERO’s vision is to be the leading provider of infrastructure, digital solutions and services for future aviation.
Enabling the critical transition for future air traffic.
Our digital airport concept is a requirement for future transportation models like air taxis and drone logistics.
We believe that aviation isn’t the problem, it’s the solution for a functioning and ecological traffic system.