airBaltic Launches AirMall Inflight Shopping Platform
Latvian carrier airBaltic is enhancing its onboard digital experience with the introduction of the AirMall inflight shopping platform from InterLnkd…. Read More »
First Airbus A220 Hull Loss After airBaltic Fire
The first confirmed hull loss of an Airbus A220 has been recorded after an airBaltic aircraft was destroyed by a… Read More »
airBaltic Cleared for 18% Rise in Staff Costs to Support Fleet Growth
Latvia’s government has approved a significant increase in personnel spending at airBaltic, allowing the national carrier to raise staff costs… Read More »
Russian Court to Hear airBaltic Debt Case in Late 2025
A Russian court is set to hear a long-standing financial claim against airBaltic in the fourth quarter of 2025. The… Read More »
Latvia Approves $16.3M State Funding Boost for airBaltic
The Latvian government has approved an additional EUR14 million (USD16.3 million) capital injection into national carrier airBaltic (BT, Riga) to… Read More »
Estonia Rejects airBaltic Stake Offer Over Financial Concerns
The Estonian government has declined an offer to acquire a minority stake in airBaltic, citing uncertainty about the airline’s financial… Read More »
Estonia, Lithuania Consider Buying Stake in airBaltic
The Estonian government is set to begin formal discussions on July 3, 2025, regarding Latvia’s proposal for Estonia and Lithuania… Read More »
Lufthansa Cleared to Buy 10% Stake in airBaltic
Germany’s competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has approved Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s acquisition of a 10% minority stake in Latvian carrier airBaltic…. Read More »
airBaltic Launches Tallinn–Reykjavik Flights with A220 Fleet
airBaltic has officially launched a new direct route between Tallinn, Estonia, and Reykjavik, Iceland, marking its second destination in Iceland… Read More »
Air India and airBaltic Sign Deal to Link Baltics and India
Air India and Latvian carrier airBaltic have signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) to enhance travel connectivity between India and… Read More »
airBaltic Eyes Growth as Interim CEO Guides Transition
airBaltic is entering a new phase under interim CEO Pauls Cālītis, who stepped in following the departure of longtime leader… Read More »
airBaltic IPO Delayed to 2026, May Seek Latvian State Support
airBaltic may postpone its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) to 2026, as the likelihood of a 2025 listing has “significantly… Read More »
Estonia Pledges Political Support for airBaltic
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has confirmed his country will lend political support to airBaltic without committing any financial investment,… Read More »
Latvian Government Removes airBaltic CEO Over Financial Losses
The Latvian government has dismissed Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic, due to the airline’s poor financial performance. The decision was… Read More »
airBaltic Appoints Interim CEO Amid Dispute
Latvian carrier airBaltic has made a significant leadership change following a recent shareholder meeting, with the company parting ways with… Read More »
airBaltic Denies Buying Sanctioned Russian Fuel Amid EU Sanctions
airBaltic (BT, Riga) has denied accusations of violating European Union sanctions by purchasing Russian-made jet fuel. The Latvian flag carrier… Read More »
airBaltic Denies Russian Fuel Breach Allegations
airBaltic has firmly refuted recent claims by a news website that it purchased Russian fuel in violation of EU sanctions… Read More »
airBaltic IPO Set to Transform Latvian Aviation
airBaltic is gearing up for a major financial milestone as it prepares to launch its initial public offering in the… Read More »
Latvia’s airBaltic Cuts Capital, Slashes Board Salaries Before IPO
Latvia’s airBaltic has officially completed its capital reduction ahead of its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO). The airline, which is… Read More »
airBaltic Launches Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi
Latvian-based airBaltic has become the first European airline to offer SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight internet onboard one of its Airbus A220-300… Read More »
airBaltic Unveils 50th Airbus A220-300 with Special Livery
In a special ceremony held on February 4, 2025, in Mirabel, Canada, airBaltic and Airbus celebrated a significant milestone with… Read More »
Lufthansa Acquires 10% Stake in airBaltic to Expand Europe
Germany’s Lufthansa Group has officially acquired a 10% stake in Riga-based Latvian flag carrier airBaltic, marking a significant step in… Read More »
Three Members of airBaltics Supervisory Board to Step Down
Three members of the supervisory board at Latvia-based airline airBaltic will resign in February 2025, following an agreement between the… Read More »
Latvia’s airBaltic Seeks Funds Amid Investor Talks Delay
Negotiations with a strategic investor for airBaltic (BT, Riga) have faced delays, prompting concerns about the airline’s financial stability ahead… Read More »
airBaltic Surges in 2024 but Faces Summer 2025 Flight Cuts
Latvian-based airBaltic has reported record-breaking performance in 2024, carrying 8.3 million passengers and completing 73,300 flights, according to a statement… Read More »
airBaltic Unveils 50th A220 Special Livery
airBaltic has unveiled a uniquely designed livery for its 50th Airbus A220-300, celebrating the carrier’s continued commitment to innovation and… Read More »