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The aim of the project is to secure the national and international competitiveness of companies and businesses in the region, as well as the availability of skilled labour. The aim is also to enable companies to be willing and able to invest in the region.
The availability of skilled labour, the willingness of companies to invest and other activities require fast and reliable transport connections to the region.
Due to the change in the business environment, the practices and strategies of air transport stakeholders have changed and are still changing. This needs to be answered by stakeholders in Northern Finland.
The project is a joint project of the Regional Assemblys of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. The project will be managed by the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region and will run from 1 November 2022 to 31 December 2023. The project is funded by the European European European European European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) and the Regional Assemblys of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. The total estimated cost of the project is EUR 166 600, of which EUR 116 620 is financed by the ERDF.
State of play of air transport 2022
Regional economic impact of air transport
Time: 15.9.2023
Presentations at the event:
Opening of the event, Design Director Markus Erkkilä, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region
Regional economic impact of air transport, background; Project Manager Rauno Kurtti, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region
The global economic impact of air transport ; CEO Hanne Junnilainen, Kiila Consulting Oy
Economic impacts of air traffic on the catchment areas of Oulu, Kajaani and Kuusamo airports ; Senior Consultant Katja Ojala, Sitowise Corporation
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