Meet the Team
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Marko Halla
CEO, M. Sc.
Change management.
Airport development and operations expertise.
Extensive industry knowledge and network.
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Esa Korjula
Chairman, M.Sc.(econ), Captain h.c.
Industry expertise
Government and stakeholder relations
Business and development
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Johannes Impiö
Systems and safety specialist, M. Sc.
Manuals and licenses
EASA authority operations
Safety and quality management
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Aapo Korjula
Head of operations, B. Sc. (econ)
Operations and maintenance at EFPR
Procurement
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Olli Nuuttila
Business and municipal expert, M.Sc.
Government and stakeholder relations
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Calle Färkkilä
Financing and partnership solutions
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Harri Heikkilä
Airline pilot and flight instructor
Applications for EU standard airport
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Matti Engelberg
Senior advisor & legal counsel
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 generation airports
Mission
We bring air traffic to modern age by creating a network of efficient and professionally managed airports, called Nordic Airports.
Vision
Redstone AERO’s vision is to be the leading provider of infrastructure, digital solutions and services for future air traffic.
Purpose
As the air traffic is reforming it requires more airports, not less. We intend to keep the airport network open. Digital Aiports enable 24/7 operations and commercial use even for the smallest of local airfields.
These airports secure the operating conditions of the export industry, travel and defence. We recognise the benefits of airports on regional economies and their livelihood
We’re also 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 sustainable traffic system.
Public / Private partnership
As a private company we have the ability to move fast and be efficient - already having a track record of achievements. Redstone Aero has a strong support from several ministries and state organisations, complimented by the municipality.
