"Finnair" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /fɪ.nɛə(ɹ)/
Etymology: Finn + air, introduced as a brand name of the airline Aero Oy in 1953. In 1968 the name Aero was changed to Finnair. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Finn|air}} Finn + air Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Finnair
  1. A Finnish airline. Wikipedia link: en:Finnair Categories (topical): Organizations

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