Janne Tikkanen

Janne Tikkanen is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Captain for CityJet since January 2023, with prior roles including Captain for CRJ900/1000. Previously, Janne held the position of Operations Manager at Luxury Action from August 2022 to January 2023. Janne's extensive experience includes serving as a Line Training Captain for the B787 with Norwegian from November 2016 to April 2020, focusing on maintaining a collaborative flight deck environment. A significant tenure as Captain of the B777 with Emirates lasted from September 2008 to November 2016, complemented by experience as Captain of the B757 for Air Finland covering charter operations from September 2003 to September 2008. Early career stages included First Officer roles with Blue1 and an Air Traffic Controller position at Ilmailulaitos from May 1999 to June 2003, following education in Air Traffic Control at Avia College from 1997 to 1999.