Possible violation of Finnish air space over Åland
Ministry of Defence
Publication date
8.6.2010
12.35
Type:Press release
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A US state air vehicle has possibly violated Finnish air space over the Åland Islands. The suspected violation took place on June 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. It is suspected that the event was caused by route instructions received from the aviation officials.
The Border Guard has started the investigation and will give further information once it is completed.
Further information in the Ministry of Defence will be given by director for public policy Jyrki Iivonen (tel +358 9 160 88200 or +358 50 568 0553).