airBaltic has taken the unusual step of filing for Chapter 11 financial restructuring in the United States as it faces mounting financial challenges but remains operational.
Baltic Ground Services has taken a significant step in its Baltic expansion by commencing in‑to‑plane fueling operations for Airest at Kaunas (KUN) and Riga (RIX) airports, deepening cooperation between the two companies.
airBaltic is taking drastic steps to stabilize its finances and operations, securing up to €257 million in emergency funding as it navigates escalating costs and supply chain disruptions.
airBaltic Receives New Airbus A220-300 as the Latvian carrier continues to reinforce its single-fleet strategy with the arrival of another aircraft at its Riga base. The latest delivery reflects the airline’s long-term approach to fleet standardization and operational flexibility, built around the Airbus A220 platform. The newly delivered Airbus A220-300, registered as YL-BTB with manufacturer serial number 55416, is powered…
airBaltic has begun an extensive recruitment campaign as it continues expanding operations across the Baltic region. The airline is opening up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions for its bases in Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius, targeting candidates who wish to begin a career in aviation ahead of the 2026 summer season.
The Latvian national carrier airBaltic has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and operational excellence by highlighting its extensive AirBaltic Recurrent Training Programme Enhances Crew Safety Standards, which is undertaken annually by more than one thousand pilots and cabin crew members. The programme, conducted at the airline’s state-of-the-art training centre in Riga, ensures that every crew member maintains the…
AirBaltic Marks Latvia’s National Day With A220 Flyover Latvia’s national airline airBaltic commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia with a special ceremonial flyover in Riga, showcasing an Airbus A220-300 painted in the distinctive red-white-red colors of the Latvian flag. The aircraft, bearing registration YL-CSL, flew along the 11th November Embankment, drawing significant public attention as part of…
airBaltic, the national carrier of Latvia and one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, has inaugurated a new direct flight connecting Gran Canaria (Spain) with Molde (Norway). The new route was launched on November 5, 2025, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, marking another expansion from its seasonal base in Gran Canaria. The weekly service operates every Wednesday until early April 2026, with a flight time…
Air Serbia has entered into a two-year wet lease agreement with airBaltic, under which the Latvian carrier will operate Airbus A220-300 aircraft on Air Serbia’s behalf. The partnership will see airBaltic supply the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, with the first flights scheduled to commence on November 1, 2025.
airBaltic has reported a record-breaking performance for the first nine months of 2025, carrying 3.9 million passengers across its network — the highest number in the airline’s history for the January–September period. This represents a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the airline’s continued operational strength and strategic growth across Europe and beyond.
