AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAviation Demand: Tallinn Airport hit an all-time August passenger record with nearly 390,000 travellers (+16% year-on-year), helped by Wizz Air’s rapid expansion (18% of passengers) and a network of almost 50 destinations across 19 airlines. Corporate Leadership: Poltrona Frau, the Italian furniture group, appointed Giovanni Baldi as CEO, bringing luxury retail experience from Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci as it targets a new growth phase under Haworth Lifestyle. Defense Industry: Patria completed assembly of Finland’s first F135 engine for the F-35 programme, starting full-scale production at its Linnavuori facility through 2030 and strengthening security-of-supply. Energy & Industry: Kalmar will simplify its operating model by merging Terminal Tractors and Horizontal Transportation into one division to speed up electrification and automation plans. Policy & Permits: A critical minerals policy shift is making permits a direct driver of project costs and financing, with Brazil tightening scrutiny and the EU using its Critical Raw Materials Act. Finland in the World: Finland’s goods exports to China rose 12.9% in H1, while Finland also set up an expert group to assess AI security risks.
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