Solakonferansen

The goal of Stiftelsen Solakonferansen (The Solakonferansen Foundation) is to gather people who best qualify to better the safety, quality and environment within aviation.

What is Solakonferansen?

Our goal and vision

The goal of Stiftelsen Solakonferansen (The Solakonferansen Foundation) is to gather people from the aviation industry in order to improve and strengthen the safety, quality, and environmental issues within aviation. The conference program focus on current issues in aviation. We believe that gathering people around a common interest may spawn discussions, create new ideas, and hopefully inspire the participants in the continuous work to improve aviation safety. The conference, through its engagement, also aims to convey new knowledge, primarily to the aviation community, but also to areas outside aviation.

Our vision is to promote and underline the importance of safety in its broadest definition and to create an understanding that although safety has a cost, investing in safety will be profitable in the long run. 

Who is it for?

First and foremost it’s for anyone with an interest in aviation safety and anyone who might influence aviation safety in a broad sense like; political leaders, authorities, operators, equipment manufacturers, industry associations, unions, research and educational institutions, media, energy companies, logistics suppliers etc.

Solakonferansen 2025

It is with great pleasure we invite you to Solakonferansen 2025, hosted by Stiftelsen Solakonferansen (The Solakonferansen Foundation). This event will take place from September 22nd to 24th at the Clarion Hotel Air, conveniently located near 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. The conference will focus on the following key priorities:

Attracting New Talent: Addressing pilot and technician shortages to sustain a safe and reliable aviation sector.

  • Enhancing Safety: Strengthening offshore aviation safety, with a focus on industries such as Oil & Gas, fisheries, and wind farms.

·       Advanced Air Mobility Integration: 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).

  • Sustainability: Promoting eco-friendly practices and exploring advanced technologies and new fuels.

Engage with industry leaders, regulators, operators, and stakeholders at this event to share insights and drive meaningful advancements in aviation safety and sustainability.

 Key Highlights of Solakonferansen 2025

  • Innovative Technologies: Explore breakthrough propulsion systems and emerging technologies set to reshape the future of aviation.

  • Environmental Leadership: Participate in discussions on how Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) can lead the way in adopting environmentally responsible practices within their domains.

  • Greener Transport Solutions: Gain insights into the energy sector's drive for sustainable transportation and the offshore helicopter industry's advancements in technology, operations, and procedures.

 Our conference program will be revealed in late June, subsequently opening for registration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this significant event!

To click home your ticket for attendance, please see https://www.solakonferansen.no/.

Conference Committee 2025 

  • Maj Brit Fjermestad, (Chair) Flight Safety Advisor, Corporate Flight Safety, Equinor ASA  

  • Axel Knutsen, (Moderator), Vice President Local Airports North and West, Avinor AS 

  • Emilie Blikra, Maintenance Manager, CHC Helicopter Service AS 

  • Thor Gunnar Johansen, Key Account Manager, Leonardo Helicopters Norway Branch

  • Petter Sem-Henriksen, Aviation Professional, Consultant 

  • Ole Benjamin Wike, Managing Director & EVP Flight Services, NU Group/Nordic Unmanned 

  • Håvard Haugen, Secretary to the Committee, General Manager, Stiftelsen Solakonferansen 

We look forward to welcoming you in September for three days of inspiring dialogue, discussions, and collaboration, and we greatly anticipate your valuable participation and contributions.

 

All the best from here,

Håvard Haugen (sign)

General Manager
Solakonferansen – For Aviation Safety Since 1987