European Helicopter Training Centre Coptersafety Appoints Eetu Peuraniemi as Chief Flight Instructor

Finland – Coptersafety, the Finland-based helicopter simulator training provider, has appointed Eetu Peuraniemi as Chief Flight Instructor (CFI), succeeding Martin Berner, who has led the role since 2022.

• He previously served as Coptersafety’s Lead H145 TRI and has held multiple roles within the organization over more than a decade, including Head of Training (2015–2017) and freelance AW139 TRI/TRE.
• Outgoing CFI Martin Berner, who has been with Coptersafety for over ten years, will continue supporting the organization as an AW139 TRI/TRE freelancer to ensure continuity during the transition.
• Peuraniemi brings operational experience across Search and Rescue (SAR), Offshore, and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), strengthening Coptersafety’s alignment with mission-critical rotorcraft operators.

Statements

• “I have been happy to witness the continuation of Coptersafety as a reliable provider of flight training services.”– Martin Berner
• “I want to thank Martin for his contribution as a CFI to Coptersafety. Your dedication and efforts are deeply appreciated.”– Mikko Kallio, Head of Training
• “I’ve been at Coptersafety for over a decade, strengthening the skills of pilots around the globe. As CFI, I’m focused on following the industry’s development and regulatory aspects to ensure we are always ‘one step ahead of reality’.”– Eetu Peuraniemi
• “I am pleased to welcome Eetu as a CFI. His long career as a pilot in the industry as well as his vast instructor experience in several roles at Coptersafety will give him a perfect background to successfully manage his new role!”– Mikko Kallio

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