RIX Riga Airport has announced the first stage of construction procurement to select a contractor for the reconstruction project of Apron 4, supported by European Union funds. The funding contract was signed with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency for the project titled "Reconstruction of Apron 4 at State Joint Stock Company ‘Riga International Ai...
airBaltic welcomed its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration No. YL-ABX) with a special livery at RIX Riga Airport. The event was attended by approximately 200 people, including employees of the company and the airport, partners, media representatives, and officials of the Latvian State, as well as Canada’s Ambassador to Latvia. This 50th aircraft features an a...
In 2024, Riga Airport served 7.12 million passengers, representing a 7% increase compared to 2023. Transit passengers accounted for 22% of the total, and the overall number of flights reached 63,200. In December, nearly 582,000 passengers used Riga Airport for their travels, which is a 20% increase compared to December 2023. The total number of passengers in December slightly exceeded the fig...
airBaltic is forced to cancel 4 670 flights from all its bases for the summer season 2025. The cancellations are a result of unexpected delays and prolonged engine maintenance by its supplier, Pratt & Whitney. The engine manufacturer’s inability to meet its timely maintenance obligations has impacted the operational capabilities of airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 fl...
Beginning of December 2024 marks a significant milestone for airBaltic as it celebrates eight successful years of operating the Airbus A220-300. On November 30, 2016, airBaltic welcomed its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, becoming the global launch operator of this game-changing aircraft. The first commercial flight with this aircraft type departed from...
By demonstrating a reduction in carbon emissions and its ability to operate sustainably, RIX Riga Airport has been awarded a Level 3 certificate by the global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Level 3 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, "Optimisation," requires airports not only to reduce their own emissions but also to engage third parties in managing their carbon...
According to preliminary data on the company performance, this January–October, RIX Riga Airport handled 6 million passengers, which is 5 % more than in the corresponding ten months of 2023. In October, 667 thousand passengers used Riga Airport for their trips, which is 7 % more than last October. The number of direct passengers last month exceeded 531 thousand, which is...
During the winter flight season, which runs from 27 October to the end of March, Riga Airport anticipates a 10 to 11 % increase in planned passenger flights and available seats compared to the previous winter. Airlines operating at Riga Airport will provide flights to over 80 destinations, an increase of five routes compared to the previous winter season. Significant news is expected fro...
Riga Aviation Forum will take place on 3 of October at the ATTA Centre in Riga. This prestigious conference will bring together more than 300 top European and Baltic aviation leaders, executives, and industry experts from the most influential companies in the field. This year, Baltics' most important aviation conference will unite industry executives, experts, and decision-makers for hard...
As a part of reflecting the company’s ongoing growth, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is continuing active recruitment. At the moment, the airline is offering more than 200 open job positions across various departments, including Cabin Crew, Pilots, Technicians, Commercial, and more. Currently, airBaltic has 120 open positions for Cabin Crew, with 40 pos...
airBaltic and Pratt & Whitney announced a long-term EngineWise Comprehensive maintenance services agreement for the airline’s geared turbofan engine fleet. This agreement, structured on a power-by-the-hour model, links airBaltic’s maintenance costs to the utilization of the airline’s engines. Martin Gauss, President and CEO of ...
Today, 18 students graduated from the Pilot Academy of the Latvian national airline airBaltic, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program. This latest group of graduates marks a significant milestone for the academy, as it proudly celebrates its 100th graduate. Additionally, the 23rd group of 15 students...
