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airBaltic files for U.S. Chapter 11 after seeking high-cost financing to restructure debt

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Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York while maintaining normal flight operations. The carrier is seeking debtor-in-possession financing of up to €350 million, days after pursuing a €257 million emergency package carrying a 25% interest rate.

Discovered 2026-09-13T23:50:29.726316-07:00 | 2026-09-13T23:50:29.726316-07:00

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  • The filing gives airBaltic a U.S. court-supervised framework to restructure its debt and operations while continuing to fly.
  • The carrier’s financing needs are substantial: it has pursued a €257 million emergency package at 25% interest and now cites up to €350 million in debtor-in-possession financing.
  • Pratt & Whitney is listed as airBaltic’s largest external unsecured creditor, underscoring the potential implications for suppliers and other creditors as the airline implements its long-term business plan.

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