Latvia's airBaltic received its fourth Airbus A220‑300 of 2026, registration YL‑BTF, in Riga, further consolidating its single‑type A220 fleet. The deliveries support a planned expansion to about 56 aircraft in 2026 as the carrier seeks short‑term funding—reported as a loan up to €30m—to stabilise finances.
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The fourth A220‑300 delivery (YL‑BTF) advances airBaltic’s single‑type A220 strategy and capacity build toward a ~56‑aircraft fleet in 2026.
The arrival comes while the carrier is pursuing short‑term funding (reported loan up to €30m) to stabilise finances; see its recent denial of an "immediate financing deadline" and exploration of a stake sale.
Fleet growth is being driven by demand: airBaltic carried a record 5,206,700 passengers in 2025, underpinning the rationale for continued A220 deliveries.
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airBaltic receives its fourth Airbus A220-300 delivery of 2026 • airlinergs.com
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• David Kaminski-Morrow