Erno Hildén officially takes over as airBaltic CEO from interim leader Cālītis
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that Erno Hildén officially started his role as the new CEO of the…
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Latvian carrier airBaltic posts €6M Q3 net profit despite passenger drop
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced a net profit of €6 million for the third quarter of 2025, noting…
Latvia confirms Russian Gerbera drone wreckage found on Ventspils coast
On September 19, 2025, Latvia’s National Armed Forces (NBS) confirmed that drone debris had washed ashore near Vārve…
Latvia closes eastern airspace following Russian drone incursions in Poland
Latvia will temporarily shut down the airspace along its eastern borders with Russia and Belarus, Latvian Defense Minister…
Avia Solutions Group to build Northern Europe’s largest SAF plant in Liepaja
The world’s largest full-service aircraft leasing provider, Avia Solutions Group, together with Latvian partners in the joint venture…
airBaltic begins mission to name entire A220-300 fleet after Baltic cities
airBaltic has begun the process of naming its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 fleet after a city within…
‘The core values remain’: airBaltic interim CEO Pauls Cālītis on life post-Gauss
In April 2025, following the departure of airBaltic CEO, Martin Gauss, the airline’s COO Pauls Cālītis was announced…
airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss steps down as boss of Latvian airline
Latvian carrier airBaltic has parted ways with CEO Martin Gauss following a shareholder meeting and will be replaced…
airBaltic denies claims that it purchased Russian fuel in breach of EU sanctions
airBaltic has strongly denied claims made by a news website that it purchased Russian fuel in breach of…
airBaltic launches inflight Starlink internet on Airbus A220: Our review
Latvian-based carrier airBaltic has become the first European airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight internet onboard one of…
Latvian carrier airBaltic adds new routes from Riga for winter 2024/2025
Latvian national airline airBaltic has revealed its updated flight schedule for the upcoming winter season. There will be three…
How will a master’s degree in Aviation Management advance your career?
Has AI taken over aviation yet? How does the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact flights? How does a…
airBaltic launches new aircraft maintenance technician academy
airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, has recently launched a new initiative called the airBaltic Technical Academy. The airBaltic…
Finding a niche: redirecting your career to aviation management
Constantly updating your skill set is essential for staying in tune with aviation industry trends and updates. But…
Latvia to host NATO Baltic Air Policing as Estonia’s base undergoes renovations
In response to ongoing runway renovations at Ämari Air Base in Estonia, Latvia is gearing up to host…
The many benefits of a Master’s degree
While working full time, it’s difficult to set hours, days or months aside to upgrade your career. Even…
Artificial Intelligence: the final frontier in aviation?
In 2023, artificial intelligence permeates virtually every industry across the globe. Aviation is no exception with AI reaching…
Sensus Aero, SIA Gulfstream Oil to provide fuelling software solutions
Sensus Aero, a new-gen software solution for the aviation industry, has signed a contract with SIA Gulfstream Oil…