Newsletter No 1 2024
A Brief Introduction and Invitation to Solakonferansen 2024
Dear fellow aviation professionals,
It is with great pleasure that we extend a formal invitation on behalf of Stiftelsen Solakonferansen (The Solakonferansen Foundation) to participate in and contribute to Solakonferansen 2024, to be held from September 16th to 18th at Clarion Hotel Air, located adjacent to Stavanger Airport, Sola, Norway.
Solakonferansen remains steadfast in its dedication to elevating the standards of flight safety, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility within the aviation industry. Considering this commitment, our conference agenda will encompass the following pivotal themes:
Attraction of new talent to ensure capacity for a safe and reliable aviation sector, with focus on pilot and technician shortage.
Promotion of safety in existing operations, with a particular focus of Offshore Aviation Safety, for Oil & Gas, Fish- and Windfarms.
Seamless Entry Intro Service (EIS) of Advanced Air Mobility systems, such as Vertical take-off and Landing (VTOL), Remotely Piloted- (RPAS) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), in Norway’s airspace.
Enhanced sustainability through better environmental practices and the integration of cutting-edge technologies and new fuels.
We cordially invite you to partake in this esteemed gathering of industry leaders, regulators, operators, and stakeholders, where insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and collaborative initiatives will shape the future of aviation safety and sustainability.
Key Highlights
Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the role of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in fostering more environmentally friendly operations within their respective domains.
Gain invaluable insights into the energy industry's endeavors towards greener transport solutions and the imperative for the offshore helicopter segment to advance technology, operations, and procedures.
Explore pioneering advancements in propulsion concepts and emerging technologies that promise to revolutionize the aviation landscape.
We are diligently curating an enriching conference program, which will be unveiled in late April for your perusal. Subsequently, registration for the conference will open in late May, allowing you to secure your participation in this paramount event.
Conference Committee 2024
Håvard Haugen, (Chair), General Manager, Stiftelsen Solakonferansen
Axel Knutsen, (Moderator), Vice President Local Airports North and West, Avinor AS
Maj Brit Fjermestad, Flight Safety Advisor, Corporate Flight Safety, Equinor ASA
Thor Gunnar Johansen, Key Account Manager, Leonardo Helicopters Norway
Petter Sem-Henriksen, Service Delivery Manager, Bristow Norway AS
Ole Benjamin Wike, Managing Director & EVP Flight Services, Nordic Unmanned AS.
Your presence at Solakonferansen 2024 will not only enrich the discourse but also foster invaluable connections and collaborations that propel our collective efforts towards aviation safety and sustainability.
We eagerly anticipate the honor of your participation and look forward to welcoming you in September for three inspiring days of dialogue, innovation, and fellowship.
All the best from here,
Håvard Haugen
General Manager
Solakonferansen – For Aviation Safety Since 1987