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airBaltic launches Skynet: Starlink‑powered inflight shopping and passenger platform

airBaltic has launched Skynet, a Starlink‑powered onboard digital platform that bundles inflight shopping, flight information and services into a single portal accessible on passengers' personal devices throughout the flight. The solution—featuring AirMall by InterLnkd—is designed to drive ancillary revenue via targeted onboard commerce.

2026-03-23T03:34:30.570558-07:00

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Air Baltic writes off A220‑300 after APU thermal damage — first hull loss for A220 family

2026-03-18T00:28:54.595923-07:00

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airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns

2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00

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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

2026-03-11T10:41:44.358202-07:00

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airBaltic launches Skynet: Starlink‑powered inflight shopping and passenger platform airBaltic has launched Skynet, a Starlink‑powered onboard digital platform that bundles inflight shopping, flight information and services into a single portal accessible on passengers' personal devices throughout the flight. The solution—featuring AirMall by InterLnkd—is designed to drive ancillary revenue via targeted onboard commerce.

2026-03-23T03:34:30.570558-07:00

airBaltic launches Skynet: Starlink‑powered inflight shopping and passenger platform

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Air Baltic writes off A220‑300 after APU thermal damage — first hull loss for A220 family Air Baltic has written off a seven‑year‑old Airbus A220‑300 (registration YL‑AAO) after severe thermal damage sustained during ground maintenance — reportedly during an auxiliary power unit (APU) test. The carrier says the aircraft is an economic total loss, the first recorded hull loss for the A220 family.

2026-03-18T00:28:54.595923-07:00

Air Baltic writes off A220‑300 after APU thermal damage — first hull loss for A220 family

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airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns Latvian carrier airBaltic suspended all scheduled flights to and from Dubai on 16 March and will keep the route suspended through 31 October 2026 citing the regional security situation. Affected passengers may rebook free of charge to any of airBaltic’s more than 80 destinations.

2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns

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airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point' Air Baltic expects its full A220-300 fleet to be operational in 2026 after reaching a 'turning point' on engine maintenance issues in 2025. Management says phased returns will follow as maintenance catch-up completes, restoring short‑haul capacity and schedule resilience across its network.

2026-03-12T10:19:03.139937-07:00

airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue Latvian carrier airBaltic cut its 2025 net loss by 40% to €44.3m while posting record revenue (€779.3m) and carrying a record 5.2 million passengers as it pivoted toward expanded ACMI wet‑lease operations. The wet‑lease push boosted top‑line growth but the airline remained loss‑making.

2026-03-11T10:41:44.358202-07:00

airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

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airBaltic denies reports of an 'immediate financing deadline' airBaltic has denied recent reports that it faces an 'immediate financing deadline', saying the characterisation is incorrect. The Latvian carrier issued a formal rebuttal to the claims but provided limited detail on its broader capital plans or timing for funding actions.

2026-02-12T07:34:09.131261-08:00

airBaltic denies reports of an 'immediate financing deadline'

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Latvia says airBaltic will need new investors in H1 2026 Latvia's government says national carrier airBaltic will need new investors in the first half of 2026, signalling a likely capital raise or ownership change. The timetable forces management to fast-track funding options and investor talks, which will be closely watched by regional markets.

2026-02-09T23:49:50.559154-08:00

Latvia says airBaltic will need new investors in H1 2026

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Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale Latvia’s airBaltic is exploring the sale of an equity stake, industry reports say. The review appears to be at an early stage; details on prospective buyers, stake size and timing have not been disclosed. The move will be watched for implications to capital structure and financing.

2026-01-29T23:49:51.576954-08:00

Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale

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airBaltic launches Skynet: Starlink‑powered inflight shopping and passenger platform

Air Baltic writes off A220‑300 after APU thermal damage — first hull loss for A220 family

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns

airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

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