Finland topped the world rankings for being the happiest place on earth for the eighth year running in 2025, so what’s it like to live and work there in the country’s flourishing aviation sector? ABNcast finds out by talking to Harri Ojala, Chief Executive of Business Tampere, about the region’s focus on the aviation sector, and also its expertise in technology and innovation due to its historic connections with Finnish telecommunications company Nokia.

At our PAM Europe, Dublin conference 2025, Lee Hayhurst catches up with:

• Stephen Rayner, PM Senior technical Engineer, British Airways
• Honor Powrie, Snr Director of Data Analytics, GE Aerospace
• Cameron Byrd, CEO & Founder, AIXI Inc.

Together, they explored the latest breakthroughs in predictive maintenance—from smarter data insights to more efficient fleet operations.

At our PAM Europe, Dublin conference 2025, Lee Hayhurst catches up with:

• Darren Macer, Principle Senior Technical Fellow, Maintenance Strategy and Vision, Boeing
• Jeff Smith, Head of Digital Product Programs, Parker Aerospace
• Pascal Parant, Group Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Vallair

Together, they explored the latest breakthroughs in predictive maintenance—from smarter data insights to more efficient fleet operations.