airBaltic (Latvia) has announced the successful completion of the Baltic Cargo Hub, marking a significant milestone in the region’s air freight industry. The new facility is now the largest dedicated air cargo handling hub in the Baltics, designed to enhance cargo capacity, efficiency, and operational flexibility for airBaltic and its logistics partners.
airBaltic (Latvia) will be able to evaluate the refinancing of its $397 million bond debt starting in May 2026, as the airline seeks to optimize its financial structure and reduce borrowing costs.
airBaltic (Latvia) is considering pushing back its planned IPO to early 2026, as CEO Martin Gauss acknowledged that ongoing engine delivery challenges are restricting the airline’s growth trajectory.
Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement to acquire a 10% convertible share in airBaltic for a subscription price of €14 million. This strategic move grants Lufthansa a seat on airBaltic’s Board and positions the group for future equity participation in the Latvian carrier.
airBaltic (Latvia) has entered a strategic partnership with SUA Lineas Aereas (Uruguay), expanding its leasing operations into South America. As part of the agreement, airBaltic plans to wet lease up to five Airbus A220-300 aircraft to SUA starting October 2025, marking an important step in its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leasing strategy.
airBaltic, the national airline of Latvia, has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Transport to terminate the duties of its existing Supervisory Board. This decision will take effect on 11 February 2025, signaling significant leadership changes within the airline’s governance structure.
airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, has announced the successful completion and operational launch of two state-of-the-art aircraft hangars at its home base, RIX Riga Airport. This significant infrastructure expansion enhances the airline’s ability to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in-house, supporting its growing fleet and operational efficiency.
airBaltic (Latvia) has announced its operational results for 2024, reporting a significant milestone of carrying 8.3 million passengers, a testament to the airline’s strong performance over the year. This marks a substantial increase compared to previous years, reflecting growing demand across its network. In 2024, the airline successfully operated 73,300 flights, highlighting its capability to meet passenger demand…
Ascend Airways UK has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, subleased from SmartLynx (Latvia) in December 2024. This marks a significant milestone in Ascend Airways’ fleet expansion strategy as it aims to strengthen its operations and enhance capacity ahead of the busy summer travel season.
airBaltic, the Latvian flag carrier, faces mounting financial pressures as current bond liabilities and rising interest rates threaten its long-term sustainability. According to Klavs Vasks, chairman of airBaltic, a state capital injection may be inevitable unless the Latvian government is willing to fully relinquish its stake to other investors.
